John Matthew "Matt" Proctor

Mr. John Matthew “Matt” Proctor, 43, of Swainsboro, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025.

Matt was born August 28, 1981, in Dublin to James Roger Proctor and Sandra Wilson Proctor. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Rufus and Artie Nell Edenfield; maternal great-grandmother, Sallie Mae Wilson; paternal grandparents, James and Mary Proctor.

Matt was raised in Swainsboro and graduated from Swainsboro High in 2000. All of his life he was fascinated with driving a big truck like his grandpa and daddy did. After graduation he went to commercial truck driving school & pursued a career as a truck driver. After a few years he decided to purchase his own truck and became an owner operator. He loved trucking and made it a career for over 23 years. He became a father in 2006 to twin daughters, Kaibry & Layla and they became the light of his life. Just last year he met Meagan, fell in love and they got married and were expecting a sweet baby boy at the end of this year. He enjoyed grilling out and spending time with his family & friends. Matt loved nothing more than putting a smile on people's faces and making them laugh. He was a hard worker and gave it 110 percent every day. To know Matt was to love him and we will miss him terribly.

He is survived by his wife, Meagan W. Proctor of Swainsboro; daughters, Kaibry Proctor and Layla Proctor of Summertown; unborn son, Hagan Riggs “Rig” Proctor; parents, Jimmy and Sandra Proctor of Swainsboro; brother, Mitch (Tammy) Proctor of Swainsboro; nieces, Emma Proctor, Finley Proctor; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Funeral Service will be held 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in the Chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Henry and Rev. Kenny Brown officiating.

Interment will follow at Eastbrook Cemetery and Mausoleum.

The family will receive friends Monday, July 7, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Jay Howard, Josh Sutton, Josh Mullis, Mark Hall, Kenny Brown, and Mitch Hall.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Vince Alfonso, Thomas Douglas, Larry Hall, Justin Edenfield, Adam Boatright, and Marrio Strobridge.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to The Matt Proctor Commercial Trucks Memorial Scholarship c/o Mitch Proctor, 212 Mable Ave. Swainsboro Ga 30401

Condolences may be submitted online at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. John Matthew “Matt” Proctor, 43, of Swainsboro.