Dwayne Rider, 39, of Dawsonville, died Oct. 19, 2017. Born April 25, 1978, Mr. Rider was a lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. Dwayne was a heavy equipment mechanic. He was an extremely devoted father and husband whose life revolved around his children. He was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church and attended New Life Church of God. Dwayne enjoyed photography, target shooting and airplanes.