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Samuel Dexter Lynn

February 15, 1975 — April 12, 2026

Baxley

Samuel Dexter Lynn

Samuel Dexter Lynn, age 51, of Baxley passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Appling Healthcare.

Dexter was born February 15, 1975 in Glenwood, Georgia to the late Jarvis J. Lynn and the late Glenda Kay Carter Lynn. He was a talented diesel mechanic for Metrolina Equipment. He was a simple man who enjoyed the outdoors, whether he was working on a car, camping, or fishing. But his most treasured moments were spent with his family, especially his beloved children and grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Dexter was preceded in death by a sister, Dana Medders.

Survivors include his wife, Billie Jo Lynn of Baxley; daughters, Dezerae Lynn (Devon) of Baxley, Krista (Jerome) Sikes of Waycross and Kayla (Justin) Jarrell of KY; son, Cody (Bell) Lynn of Baxley; sisters, Shayna Toups of Baxley and Tina Jarrell of KY; brother, Jeffery Lynn of Baxley; step-mother, Annette Lynn of Baxley; and six grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Rentz and Stephanie Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Midway Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Cody Lynn, Trent Varnadore, Quinton Hall, Devon Friedel, Jeffery Lynn, Spencer Craven and Shaun McIntyre.

Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Metrolina Equipment and JM Miles Construction.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Swain Funeral Home.

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