Funeral services for Matthew Wesley "Matt" Speed, 38, of Cornelia, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville with the Rev. Doug Porter and Mr. Logan Witt officiating.
Mr. Speed went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022.
Born July 13, 1983, in Fulton County, he was the son of Wesley and Brenda Kastner Speed of Clarkesville. Matt was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lewis and Annie Mae Speed; great-grandparents, Verner and Connie Kastner and Dick and Bertha Burrell; uncles, John Bud Speed, Jim Speed, Bill Speed, and Andy Kastner; and aunt, Judy Harris.
Matt was a graduate of Habersham Central High School, class of 2002, was the proud owner of Custom Combat Trucks, and a member of Habersham Baptist Church. He will be remembered for his kind and giving heart, always ready to help family, friends, and strangers. Matt was full of adventure and his sense of humor provides lasting stories for many. He will forever be a hero to his kids, family, and loved ones.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his loving wife and best friend of six years, Lauren Boone Speed; son, Peyton Speed, daughters, Reagan and Mclaren Speed; sister and brother-in-law, Whitney Speed James and Cameron James; maternal grandparents, John J.A. and Joyce Burrell Kastner; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Daniel and Sara Boone; brother-in-law, Aaron Boone; sister and brother-in-law, Danielle Boone Gooch and Bo Gooch; nieces, Maely James, Tenley James, and Clara Gooch; and nephews, Eli James, Colby Boone, Grant Boone, Clayton Boone, Jeremiah Gooch, Isaiah Gooch, and Riggs Gooch. Matt was loved by numerous aunts, uncles, 30 first cousins, and a host of friends.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 until 4 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m. Friday.
An online guest registry is available for the Speed family at HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville.