Matthew Grant was a loving father, loyal partner, and the funniest person on Earth. He died surrounded by close family in Athens, GA on May 24, 2023 after a brief illness. He was 50.

Matt was born to June Whitworth and Richard Grant on March 25, 1973, and grew up in his beloved hometown of Andover, MA where he relished being the baby of the family. From an early age he followed the words of his favorite poet Robert Frost and took the road “less traveled by," starting his first of several businesses by the age of 5 selling the contents of his parents’ kitchen to neighbors and passersby.

Matt served in the Naval Reserve, and later became a proud graduate of the University of Georgia. He was a dynamic Social Studies teacher, imparting his love of history and civics to the middle- and high-school students of Elberton and Athens. He was also an entrepreneur and shared his quick wit and colorful language with everyone he met. Matt was loyal, generous, and earnest. He did not care about punctuality, tidiness, or paperwork. He cared about friends, family, and the New England Patriots.
Matt is survived by his son Samuel, partner Kimberly, siblings Andrew, Pete, Debbie, Jackie, and Sharon, many amazing and hilarious nieces and nephews, and one poorly behaved but lovable dog Chuck.

A celebration of Matt’s life will be held on July 3rd at the Winterville Cultural Center, 371 N. Church Street Winterville, GA. Visiting hours are between 2pm and 4pm.

The staff of Central Cremation Services is honored to be selected to provide end-of-life services to the Grant family.

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