Donald Dewayne Taylor, age 50, of Hahira, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love and family on Friday, March 27, 2026. He was born in Hahira, Georgia, on August 24, 1975, to his late parents Patricia Ann Fountain and James Edward Hendrix. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, beloved by his brothers and sisters in arms. Dewayne had a heart of gold when it came to serving and helping others. He tirelessly volunteered in the community and assisted disabled veterans. He loved life on two wheels and rode with his friends and brothers with a heart full of fire and sometimes mischief. He enjoyed learning, fixing things, had a tireless work ethic, and was a jack of all trades ready to help anyone in need. Dewayne was a protective and loyal friend, amazing father, and loving family member that was devoted to those blessed enough to have him in their life. His children were the light of his life, and his family, his purpose for living.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, James Robert Hendrix; stepbrother, James Beck; uncle, Mike A. Sims; special family friend, Morris Swilley; grandparents, Mary Ann Holcomb, Robert Fountain, Edward Joel Hendrix, Kathleen Hendrix, and Peggy Hendrix.

He is survived by his life partner and best friend of eleven years, April Taylor; his son, Lance Dalton Taylor of Valdosta, Georgia; daughter, Kayla Taylor of Valdosta, Georgia and his cherished stepchildren, Ariel Mastbrook, James Dahne III, Eliora Dahne, Gabriel Dahne, and John Vines; grandchildren Atlas and Ada Mastbrook of Florida, Sawyer Cole of Texas. He is also survived by his sister, Irish Lynn Hendrix Dinkins of Valdosta, Georgia; his bonus siblings, Riva Tooley and Joshua Forrest Vines; and a host of beloved aunts and uncles, including Debra Sims of Dasher, Georgia; Benny and Susan Green of Lake Park, Georgia; Bob and Anita Fountain of Carrollton, Georgia; Evelyn Joiner and Ramona Hendrix Evans, both of Eastman, Georgia; and Tammy Story of Webster, Florida.

He leaves behind many dear cousins: Mike A. Sims of Valdosta, Georgia; Justin Sims of Dasher, Georgia; Angela Green of Lake Park, Georgia; Sidney Green of Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Ashley Evans, Christy and Ben Faulk, Kimberly and Anthony Peacock, Todd Hendrix, and Curtis Wade Driver, all of Eastman, Georgia; Larry Wayne Mullis of Valdosta, Georgia; Michael Mullis of Eastman, Georgia; James Mullis of Hahira, Georgia; and Robin and Gina Fountain of Alabama.

He is further survived by his nieces and nephews, Riannon Aldous of Miami, Florida; Cortney Cantrell of Valdosta, Georgia; and Robert Dinkins of Naylor, Georgia; as well as his great-nephew, Finnigan James Worms of Valdosta, Georgia.

A graveside service will be held at 10am on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens with military honors. Online condolences may be shared at www.mclanecares.com.

Carson McLane Funeral Home