John Matthew “Matt” Proctor, 43

Mr. John Matthew “Matt” Proctor, 43, of Swainsboro, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025. Funeral service was held Tuesday, July 8, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Rev. Tommy Henry and Rev. Kenny Brown officiating. Interment followed at Eastbrook Cemetery and Mausoleum. Family received friends Monday, July 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Jay Howard, Josh Sutton, Josh Mullis, Mark Hall, Kenny Brown and Mitch Hall. Honorary pallbearers were Vince Alfonso, Thomas Douglas, Larry Hall, Justin Edenfield, Adam Boatright and Marrio Strobridge.

Matt was born August 28, 1981, in Dublin, to James Roger Proctor and Sandra Wilson Proctor. He was raised in Swainsboro and graduated from Swainsboro High in 2000. All of Matt’s life, he was fascinated with driving a big truck like his grandpa and daddy did. After graduation, he went to commercial truck driving school and pursued a career as a truck driver. After a few years, Matt decided to purchase his own truck and became an owner operator. He loved trucking and made it a career for over 23 years. Matt became a father in 2006 to twin daughters, Kaibry and 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. Matt enjoyed grilling out and spending time with his family and friends. He loved nothing more than putting a smile on people’s faces and making them laugh. Matt was a hard worker and gave it 110% every day. To know Matt was to love him, and we will miss him terribly. Mr. Proctor is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Rufus and Artie Nell Edenfield; maternal great-grandmother, Sallie Mae Wilson; and paternal grandparents, James and Mary Proctor.

Mr. Proctor 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 and Finley Proctor; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

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.

Chapman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.