Daniel Jay Washburn, 58 of Taylorville, passed away at 1:50am on Monday, December 21, 2020 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.  He was born on December 14, 1962 in Pana, the son of Lloyd and Bea (Blount) Washburn.  He married Rene Corso on September 18, 2011 in Owaneco.  Dan worked as a supervisor for A-lert Construction Services in Decatur and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife: Rene Corso; stepdaughter: Mina Sanders; parents: Lloyd and Bea Washburn; siblings: Michael Washburn (Nora), Ted Washburn, Debra Menn (Roger), Lloyd Washburn (Brenda), and Mark Washburn; and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. 
Dan will be cremated, and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials in Dan’s honor may be made to the Christian County Animal Control.  McClure Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Taylorville is assisting the family with arrangements.  Memories of Dan, or condolences to his family, may be shared online at www.mcclurefuneralhome.com.