It is with heavy hearts that the family of Dustin Lewis Maze announces his passing. After a lifelong, courageous battle with health challenges, Dustin died on the evening of Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Huntsville Hospital at 41 years of age. Born on March 18, 1985, in Marshall County, Alabama, Dustin was the cherished son of Sherry Lynne Sheppard Maze and Garry Lewis Maze. A lifelong resident of Arab and a beloved member of the Arab High School Class of 2004. Though a member of Victory Cornerstone Church, he was widely known and respected throughout the community and its church congregations. He had attended classes and successfully earned his ordained license.
Despite his physical limitations, Dustin lived life to the fullest. With his family’s support, he eagerly embraced every opportunity that came his way. A devoted fan of Gospel music, he and his mom were regulars at Gospel singing events, where he befriended many members of the groups. Dustin was also an avid University of Alabama football fan and loved his visits to Virginia Beach.
Dustin is survived by his mother, Sherry Maze, grandmother, Carolyn Sheppard and extended family members. Preceding Dustin in death was his father, Garry Lewis Maze, his grandfather, Marvin Sheppard, and grandparents, Lewis and Maxine Maze.
Services for Dustin will be Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Victory Cornerstone Church in Arab, Alabama. Visitation will be 11:00am with the funeral service immediately following at 1:00pm. Brother Brandon Berry and Brother Bryan C. Mosley will officiate. Honored to serve as pallbearers are Farron Hollaway, Jim Dunagan, Hunter Ragsdale, Ernie Ragsdale, Arron Parrish and Shannon Shumate. Honorary pallbearers are his friends and classmates of the Arab High School Class of 2004. Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel are honored to assist the family with arrangements.
The family suggest in lieu of flowers donations be made to either Make a Wish Foundation, the local special Olympics program, or any organizations supporting Special Needs Children.
