Matthew T. Green

Matthew Thomas Green, 62 passed away unexpectantly at his home on January 5, 2024. Matt was born in Frankfort, Kentucky, on September 26, 1961, to Dr. Scott Thomas and Barbara King Green. He graduated from Franklin County High School in 1980 and then joined the United States Army. Matt then joined the Army National Guard completing 20 years of military service which included serving in Desert Storm. He earned the Good Conduct Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Marksman Medal, and Sharpshooter Medal. Matt’s dream of serving his community through law enforcement became a reality when he joined the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in 1995. He graduated from the Department of Criminal Justice Academy at Eastern Kentucky University. He retired as the longest serving Franklin County deputy sheriff with 26 years of service in 2021. He returned to the Sheriff’s Office in 2023 to work at the Franklin County Courthouse. Matt grew up spending time hunting and fishing with his dad, brothers, and family friends. He absolutely loved riding horses, was a Chicago Bears fan, and enjoyed working with electronics. On family vacations Matt captured memorable moments and hilarious stunts with his drone. He was a wonderful storyteller who could captivate an audience. But above all, Matt’s greatest pleasure was spending time with his family. He adored Lisa, his wife of 37 years and together they planned many family outings and vacations. Matt could always be counted on to offer help, provide comfort, and show kindness. His passion for law enforcement led him to mentor numerous young deputies, volunteered at Shop with a Cop, Cram the Cruiser, and rang the bell for the Salvation Army. Matt was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Mark Scott Green and Martin Russell Green. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lisa Lamb Green, his son, Jeremy Thomas Green (Heather) daughter, Hannah Carol Green, step-granddaughter, Ella, and siblings, Karen Wood (David), Kelly Green, Michael Green, Kay McCarty (Gary), Mitchell Green (Ginny), and nine nieces and nephews. Services will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. with Deacon Tom Snyder officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held at Good Shepherd Catholic Church from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Pallbearers are Chris Quire, Richard Sandifer, Roy Rivers, Greg Rogers, Phillip Ray, Shane Weber, Junious McMillan, and Jeff Watson. Honorary pallbearers will be Dwayne Depp and Brad Meyer. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made Cram the Cruiser c/o Frankfort Food Pantry, PO Box 48, Frankfort, Kentucky 40602 or online at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=UNC4ZSG8T4QSU&source=url&ssrt=1681757788819 Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Matthew T. Green

September 26, 1961 - January 5, 2024