1969-2013

WAYNESVILLE — Matthew Grant Bridgman, 44, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

A native of Haywood County, he was a 1987 graduate of Tuscola High school and a graduate of Johnston & Wales Culinary School in Charleston, South Carolina. Matthew worked as a Chef and Caterer.

Matthew is survived by his parents, Robert G. and Sue Ann Owen Bridgman of Waynesville; a sister, Christa Bridgman of Asheville; two brothers, Gary Bridgman of Massachusetts and Terry Bridgman of Colorado; and his companion, Robert Clark, of West Palm Beach, Florida.

No services are planned.

Wells Funeral Homes & Cremation Services of Waynesville is in charge of arrangements.  An online memorial register is available at www.wellsfuneralhome.com.