Matthew Wesley "Matt" Speed

Matthew Wesley “Matt” Speed, age 38 of Cornelia, Georgia went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

Born in Fulton County, Georgia on July 13, 1983, he was the son of Wesley & Brenda Kastner Speed of Clarkesville. Matt was a graduate of Habersham Central High School, Class of 2002, was the proud owner of Custom Combat Trucks, and a member of the 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.

Matt was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lewis & Annie Mae Speed; great-grandparents, Verner & Connie Kastner and Dick & Bertha Burrell; uncles, John “Bud” Speed, Jim Speed, Bill Speed, Andy Kastner, & aunt, Judy Harris.

In addition to his parents, survivors include his loving wife & best friend of 6 years, Lauren Boone Speed; son, Peyton Speed, daughters, Reagan & Mclaren Speed; sister & brother-in-law, Whitney Speed James & Cameron James; maternal grandparents, John “J.A.” & Joyce Burrell Kastner; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Daniel & Sara Boone; brother-in-law, Aaron Boone; sister & brother-in-law, Danielle Boone Gooch & Bo Gooch; nieces, Maely James, Tenley James, & Clara Gooch; nephews, Eli James, Colby Boone, Grant Boone, Clayton Boone, Jeremiah Gooch, Isaiah Gooch, & Riggs Gooch.

Matt was loved by numerous aunts, uncles, 30 first cousins, & a host of friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville with Rev. Doug Porter & Mr. Logan Witt officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until 4 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday.

An online guest registry is available for the Speed family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com

Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, Georgia.