Matthew Glen Crews

Matthew Glen Crews, 33, of St. Augustine, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024. Matthew was a loved son, brother, uncle, family, and friend. He had a special bond with his brother, Caleb, who was born after him when he was 8. He treated him as his own son and Caleb always called him his buddy. They were always hugging and joking around with each other. Matthew was always a happy child. He liked to act out characters from movies and make you laugh. He was also a loving uncle to his 4 nieces and 2 nephews. His favorite thing to do as a teenager was skateboarding. Matthew’s greatest passion was playing music. He took violin in middle school, and he also played the saxophone in band. He took a guitar class in high school. He taught himself to play the electric guitar, drums, and the piano. He played drums in a band that included his brother, Jonathan on bass, and his best friend Bobby Turner on lead guitar. He and Bobby would trade out playing and singing. They played on many occasions. They also had a band to sing at church. After the band ended, he played guitar and sang at church. He would play piano or drums for church services as needed. He also wrote a few songs of his own. Matthew graduated from St. Augustine High School. He then completed Law Enforcement Training at St. Johns River Community College. He did not pursue a career in law enforcement, but he did work for a time as a security guard. Following this, he worked mostly for his father in the family construction business, learning carpentry, and keeping his options open to play in a professional band. As a young child, he felt called to preach the Gospel and did so on a few occasions. Recently, he gave his testimony at his church, Pentecostal Fellowship Center Church. Matthew was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Crews; his paternal grandparents, Harry and Dessie Crews; his maternal grandparents, David and Margie Machalleck; and his nephew Fletcher. He is survived by his parents, Patrick and Tina Crews; sisters, Christy (Henry) Hall and Tabitha (Anthony) Scrima; Brothers, Jonathan Crews and Caleb Crews; nieces and nephews, Dessie, Eden, Zachary, Melody, Henleigh, and Leonardo; and many loving aunts, uncles, and family members. A visitation for Matthew will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024, at St. Johns Family Funeral Home in St. Augustine. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in the funeral home chapel. The burial will take place at a later date in Craig Memorial Park.

Matthew Glen Crews

December 26, 1990 - February 5, 2024