Donald Lewis Lane Jr., 50, of Taft, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Athens-Limestone Hospital.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 21, 2023, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Marco Shaw officiating. Burial followed in Blanche Cemetery.

Donald was born Oct. 2, 1972, in Decatur, Alabama, the middle of five children and the only son to Patricia Dean Vincent Lane and the late Donald Lane Sr. He worked in maintenance at Nucor Steel in Decatur. Known as “Dondee” to his friends, he liked to fish, ride his motorcycle, spend time in the garden, and politics. Donald also enjoyed grilling and cooking. His girls were the light of his life, and he loved spending time with them.

Survivors include his wife, Tina McNeil Lane; daughters, Claire Lane and Grace Lane; sisters, Tina (Ray) Henderson, Donna Lane, Jennifer Murray, Lisa Lane; sisters-in-law, Wanda (Brandon) Gatlin, Rena (Kevin) Pittenger, Teresa (Dale) Finch; many nieces, nephews and extended family members; as well as his dog Juliette, and cats, Cookie and Stormi. Donald was preceded in death by his father, Donald Lewis Lane Sr.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Donald Lewis Lane Jr.