Matthew Alexander Cahill, age 61, of Gillsville, Georgia, passed away peacefully into the Arms of the Lord on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, following a short, courageous battle with cancer.
Born in The Grand Turks & Caicos Islands on May 17, 1962, he was a son of the late Francis Alexander & Betty Whitmire Cahill. Matt served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps as well as the United States Army National Guard during Operation Desert Storm. He was employed with Global Tech Industries for many years. Matt was a loving husband, brother, Dad, Gampa, and friend. He will be missed tremendously.
In addition to his parents, Matt was preceded in death by his brother, Lonnie Smith.
Survivors include his loving wife of 20 years, Lena Whitfield Cahill of Gillsville, GA; children, Frank & Katie Cahill of Fayetteville, NC; Melanie Cahill of Jacksonville, FL; Angel & Max Lipchinsky; Phillip Blackburn, all of Gillsville, GA; sisters & brother-in-law, Desiree Cahill Wolfe & John Wolfe of Fort Lauderdale, FL; Jackie Cahill Gillett of Catawba, NC; grandchildren, Travis, Lane, Sean, Belle & Lily; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, & friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Hillside Memorial Chapel in Clarkesville, with Dr. Kenneth Franklin officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 noon until the service hour on Saturday.
An online guest registry is available for the Cahill family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
