Dan R. Taulbee departed this life to enter his heavenly home on November 7, 2026. Born on January 27, 1947, in Winchester, Kentucky, Dan was the son of Wesley Eugene “Mac” Taulbee and Eva Jordan Taulbee. He grew up surrounded by his doting older sister, Peggy, and a host of cousins and wonderful friends, spending his days riding horses in the Kentucky hills playing “cowboys” and getting into all types of mischief.
Dan played point guard on the varsity basketball team at Clarke County High School and helped his father and uncle grow tobacco and raise cattle. When he wasn’t playing ball or farming, he could be found water skiing or boating with his friend, Carliss Crowe, at the river or lake.
The first member of his family to attend college, Dan chose Florida State University after seeing all the pretty co-eds while accompanying a childhood friend on his campus visit. He served as President of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and one of those FSU co-eds turned out to be his bride and the love of his life, Janna Clements. The first time he brought Janna back to Kentucky, his dad took him behind the barn and told Dan he’d better not let her get away. He didn’t.
After graduating with a BS in Accounting, Dan served in the United States Army and fought in the Vietnam War, where he achieved the rank of specialist 5. Dan served in country during the conflict for 13 months with the First Cavalry Airborne unit as a helicopter door gunner. He was awarded a Bronze Star Medal.
Dan subsequently attended law school at the University of Kentucky, where he was a member of Law Review.
He worked first as a certified public accountant with Arthur Andersen and then as a tax attorney with Dillard & Shearer, both in Atlanta, Georgia, before returning to his wife’s hometown of Statesboro to establish Franklin, Roach & Taulbee law firm, now Taulbee Rushing.
Dan was the past chairman of the Estate Planning Committee of the Georgia Society of Public Accountants, was an adjunct professor at Georgia Southern University and lectured at the Miami Tax Institute on multiple occasions. He established numerous charitable and educational foundations and served as legal counsel to a variety of nonprofits. Dan truly loved practicing law and his clients, and enjoyed serving them in any way he could.
His favorite place in the world was his farm in Screven County, where he enjoyed growing pine trees, working his bird dogs, fishing, and hunting deer, quail and turkey. Dan’s favorite vacation spot was the King and Prince at St. Simons Island, where he liked to walk on the beach and sample the island’s various eateries. It was also close, and hosted the annual fiduciary CLE.
Dan liked to be efficient. If he wasn’t working, enjoying the outdoors or spending time with family, he could be found watching his University of Kentucky Wildcats playing basketball, or his Florida State Seminoles playing football.
Dan was predeceased by his parents, as well as his sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Dorse Hall.
He leaves behind to cherish wonderful memories: his wife of 58 years, Janna; daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Randy Marsh; sons and daughters-in-law, Wes and Amy Taulbee and Russ and Emilie Taulbee; grandchildren, Ashley June Marsh, Janna Beth Marsh, Jordan Taulbee, Addison Taulbee, Anna Claire Taulbee, Maggie Taulbee and Banks Taulbee; as well as his beloved nephews, Dorsey, Danny Wayne and David, and their families.
The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the management and staff of Southern Manor-Candler Assisted Living Facility for the tremendous love, care and support they provided Dan during his final months.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 5–7 p.m. at Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home.
A memorial service was held in the chapel of Joiner-Anderson on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Honorary pallbearers were the attorneys and staff of the law firm of Taulbee, Rushing, Snipes, Marsh & Hodgin, LLC, and members of the Bulloch County Bar Association.
Memorial contributions may be made to ROAD (Rockin' Out Alzheimer's Disease) Foundation, P.O. Box 2109, Statesboro, GA 30459.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com.
Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro is in charge of arrangements.
Statesboro Herald, November 12, 2026
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