Matthew Richard McGhee

Matthew Richard McGhee obituary

Matthew Richard McGhee

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Matthew McGhee Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory - Statesboro on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Matthew Richard McGhee, age 50, entered the gates of heaven Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, GA surrounded by family. After twelve plus years of courageously and heroically battling cancer, Matt is completely healed.

Matt was born in Dublin, GA on November 9, 1974. He graduated from Dublin High School in 1993 and Georgia Southern University in 1998 with a degree in Business. Matt specialized in all aspects of the convenient store industry. He learned the ropes from his grandparents and father and worked in the family business until 2015. In 2016, he began working and assisting in operations at Underwood Restaurant and Supply in Brooklet where he continued to work until his passing. Matt was an entrepreneur, business owner, and the ultimate salesman. Matt was a long time member of the Georgia Association of Convenience stores where he served as a member, an officer and trade partner over the years. He was a former member of the Statesboro Downtown Rotary Club and Sylvania Lions Club. Matt served as treasurer on the Screven Christian Academy Board of Directors until his passing. Matt and his family attend Jackson Baptist Church in Sylvania, GA.

Matt loved the Lord, his family, his friends, life, and the Georgia Southern Eagles. He met each day with enthusiasm, never met a stranger, and if you knew him, you loved him. When Matt was nearby, laughs were plentiful and worries scarce. Matt enjoyed spending time with family, especially Tate and his nieces and nephews. He was the "fun" one! On Saturdays in the fall, Matt loved tailgating with friends and family whether at home in Paulson Stadium or away. Matt had a heart of gold and was a generous soul by nature. He loved helping others, preferably anonymously.

Matt was a devoted husband, loving father, beloved son, admired big brother, fun loving uncle, and faithful friend. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, George Hayward "Ned" and Blondell Robinson Snellgrove of Dublin, GA; his paternal grandparents, Billy Richard McGhee, Sr. (Gilbretta) of Cleveland, GA and Eveline Smith Clark (J.B.) of Dublin, GA. His uncle, Bernard Snellgrove of East Dublin; father in law, Thomas Burton Rahn, Jr. of Springfield, GA

He is survived by his wife, Janet Rahn McGhee, of 15 plus years and his 13 year old daughter, Tatum Olivia McGhee of Sylvania; his mother, Connie Snellgrove McGhee of Dublin; his Father and Stepmother, Ricky and Mickey McGhee of Fripp Island, SC; his mother in law, Jean Rahn of Springfield; his brothers and their families, Michael McGhee (Mandy), Tucker, Ben, and Chase of Macon, Mitchell McGhee (Jennifer), Sloane, Micah, Quinn, and Evie of Canton, and Alex McGhee (Jacey), Smith and Hampton of Statesboro; his brother in law, Brad Rahn (Kelly), Branton, Brady, Baylor and Kinzey of Springfield; his step sister, Amy Forehand (Ben), Kortlyn and Ryder Rankin, River, Hannah Johnston (Michael) and Averi of Sylvania; his step brother, Will Bohannon (Monica), Luke, Lily, and Cade of Sylvania; and numerous uncles, cousins, and friends that were like family.

Special thanks to all of the many medical professionals that have provided him with above and beyond care. Exceptional thanks to Drs. Odom, Peter, and Somaiah who have shared this journey with us from beginning to end.

The family will receive visitors Friday, August 22 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Joiner Anderson Funeral home in Statesboro (502 Miller Street Ext., Statesboro, GA).

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 23 at 11:00am in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ralph Dixon officiating. The family will receive visitors beginning at 10:00am.

The interment will be on Saturday, August 23 at 2:00pm at Jackson Baptist Church Cemetery in Sylvania (5554 Newington Hwy, Sylvania, GA)

Pallbearers will be Drew Busby, Josh Greeson, Chris Griner, Shannon Middleton, Brad Rahn, Leslie Teston, Richard Underwood, and Michael Yoke.

Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of Underwood Restaurant and Supply.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Screven Christian Academy c/o Matt McGhee Memorial Fund (603 East Ogeechee Street, Sylvania, GA 30467), Jackson Baptist Church (5554 Newington Hwy, Sylvania, GA 30467), or MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX (gifts.mdanderson.org) Please designate your donation to "Other" and fill in "Sarcoma/Dr. Neeta Somaiah" to fund GIST tumor research.

The family would be honored if you would share your words and memories as a keepsake for Tate in the years to come on the Tribute Wall.

Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro is in charge of arrangements.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

23

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory

502 Miller Street Extension, Statesboro, GA 30458

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