Dwayne Hoyt Rich

Dwayne Hoyt Rich, age 77 of Clarkesville, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Born on July 25, 1949 at the Charm House in Clarkesville, Mr. Rich was the son of the late Herbert and Kathleen Morris Rich. He was a preventative maintenance technician with Vermont American and late Ten Cate – Solmax. Mr. Rich loved history, World War II documentaries, western shows, and was a proud Georgia Bulldog fan. He enjoyed fishing and studying the weather and was a self-proclaimed amateur meteorologist. Mr. Rich was a member of Victory Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Rich is preceded in death by brother Melvin Rich, sister Brenda Meister, and one child at infancy.

Survivors include his wife Mary Alexander Rich of Clarkesville, sons Michael Rich (Crystal) of Clarkesville, Mark Emmanuel Rich of Clarkesville and Mitchell Rich (Lacey) of Dawsonville, sisters Ann Church of Clarkesville and Shirley Weston (Steve) of Clarkesville, grandchildren Andrew Rich, Kennedy Rich, Erik Rich, Abby Rich, Hailey Rich, Kinley Rich, Dakota Rich, Caleb Rich and Ethan Rich, great grandchildren Bella, Asher, Everleigh, Ava, Sawyer, Maxton, Camdyn and Sarah, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM, Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Victory Baptist Church with Pastor Shane Jenkins and Rev. Austin Kelley, officiating. Interment will follow the service in Victory Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, prior to the service from 2:00 PM 3:30 PM.

An online guest book is available for those wishing to express condolences by visiting www.hillsidememorialchapel.com.

Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville, GA.