Dalton "D.J." James Washburn

July 25, 1997 - May 16, 2019

Dalton "D.J." James Washburn was born July 25, 1997 in Rolla, Missouri and passed away May 16, 2019 in Salem, Missouri at the age of twenty-one years. D.J. enjoyed helping people. Whether it was with a move, a special project or helping his older brother Garrett with cutting his seasonal firewood; lending a hand made him happy. He adored his younger brother Wyatt and was very proud of him. They liked working on bicycles and building projects together. He also loved spending time with his nieces and nephews: Donavon, Ardeena, Alana and Josslyn. Spending time with his family was important to him. Most of all D.J. was looking forward to his first child with longtime girlfriend, Savanna Lapointe, due in late October. He was a good friend to all his friends. He could never stay mad at anyone long and they couldn't stay mad at him. D.J. loved organizing float trips with his friends, getting food and spending all day at the river; especially the Current River. He loved to draw; from doodles to art to future tattoos. He enjoyed playing his guitar, singing and working on his car. D.J. also had a passion for sewing. Preceding him in death was his father: Jimmy Dale Hayes. "D.J." is survived by his mother: Dusty Halbrook of Salem, MO; two brothers: Garrett Washburn and wife Nikki of Salem, MO and Wyatt Halbrook of Salem, MO; one sister: Tamera Halbrook and fiancé David Myers of Salem, MO; five aunts: Sam Head and Steve of Salem, MO, Tammy Washburn and Eddie of Cape Girardeau, MO; Sherry Hays and Joe of Licking, MO, Terri Nettles and husband Steve of Fulton, MO and Annie Robison and husband Lee of Salem, MO; two uncles: Albert Downey of Salem, MO and Pauly Washburn and wife Tammy of Rolla, MO; girlfriend: Savanna Lapointe of Salem, MO; Baby on the way and many cousins, nieces, nephews relatives and friends. D.J. will be sadly and deeply missed, but fondly remembered by all those who knew and loved him. Memorial Service for Dalton "D.J" James Washburn was held May 19, 2019 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Chris Hendrix officiating. Song selections played were "Dancing in the Sky", "Mama Cry", "If You Want Love", "Oh Lord", "Kiss the Sky" and "You and Me". All arrangements were under the care and direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem.