Donald Wayne Hoyt, Jr.

Donald Wayne Hoyt, Jr.

Wayne, age 54, went to his heavenly home on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge.  He was one of a kind, known for his huge heart, happy personality and a smile that would light up a room. Wayne was willing to help anyone who needed it.  He was a big family man and mama’s boy at heart.  Wayne loved spending time with his family and friends making memories over the BBQ grill, the crawfish pot or an ice cold beer.  His daughter Abby was not just his best friend but his entire world, and his partner in crime.  He lived life to the fullest and loved every minute of it. Wayne could talk to anyone about anything for hours on end and made everyone laugh with his goofy antics.  He was a wonderful father, son, brother and friend and is already deeply missed by all who knew him.

He leaves behind his beautiful daughter, Abby Hoyt; step son, Devin Baize; father, Buddy Hoyt; sister, Donnie Adams; ex-wife, Chasity Hoyt; niece, Hannah Wilson and husband Brandon; nephew, Brent Arledge and wife Amanda; as well as his precious great nephew and nieces, Bennett and Parker Wilson, and Ava Arledge.

Preceding him in death were his beloved mother, Alice Hoyt; his sister, Valerie Arledge; step-son, Dustin Baize; as well as his grandparents, Romey and Rita Hoyt, and Pie and Dick Stewart.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Friday, February 25, 2022 at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond at 11:00 a.m. with visitation beginning at 9:00 a.m.  Bro. Carlin Sanders will be officiating the services with interment to follow in Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery.

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