Waylon Kofi, Sr, son of Kapton Kofi, and the late Jacqueline Boateng was born January 22, 1979 in Ghana, West Africa where he was raised until 1996 before relocating to America. He was currently residing in Loganville, GA. A Time to Live Waylon was educated at State Experimental School and Prempeh College in Ghana until relocating to America, graduating from Lithia Springs High School 1997 in Georgia. He entered the United States Marine Corps in March of 1998. Serving overseas in Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Iwakuni, Japan. While upholding his duties as a Marine, Waylon obtained his Masters Degree in HR and Marketing at Trident University. During his time as a Marine he received many awards, medals, ribbons, badges, and held a black belt in mixed martial arts. He retired after serving 20 years proudly in the United States Marine Corps at the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. After his retirement he took a government contract job in Afghanistan for one year. Waylon with his vibrant outgoing personality could not keep still and later began working with NCR Software Corporation in HR. Waylon always had a helping hand and big heart, and was always a giver to family, friends, or a stranger. His love for his family was precious to him, after his time in the military he never missed a birthday, graduation or any special family gathering. He had a love for traveling, making money, playing poker, dancing, music, especially the music of Rick Ross, and Daddy Lumba, that would get him going! As a young boy, Waylon always dreamed of being a successful man and he was just that. A Time to Leave Waylon departed this life on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Piedmont Walton Hospital, in Monroe, GA. A Time to Rejoice Waylon was predeceased by his mother Jacqueline Boateng. He leaves to cherish fond memories with his wife of 22 years, Lillian Kofi; two children: Waylon Kofi, Jr., Lamaya Kofi; Father, Kapton Kofi (Noel Hazard); Siblings, Tracy(George) Lamptey of Maryland, Portia(Kwame) Barimah of Ohio, President, America Nieces: Cailyn, Cortny, Gizelle, Elenora, Janelle; Nephews: Joel, George II; a host of family, friends and colleagues from near and far. A Time of Memories Friday January 6, 2023 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Byrd & Flanigan Funeral Service with Pastor Kenny Cooper Officiating.  The family will receive friends on Friday from 9:00am until service time. Interment will follow at GA National Cemetery in Canton GA. with full Marine Honors at 2:30 pm.