The life of Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer

Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer was born on September 16, 1999, at Coral Springs Medical Center. On December 15, 2025, at the age of 26, Donovan passed away, leaving behind a family and community forever changed by his loss.

Donovan was the baby of our family, a role he embraced fully and joyfully. From a young age, he was remarkably intelligent, quick to learn and excelling academically, earning his place in honors classes with ease. His sharp mind was matched by his natural charisma and sense of humor.

Donovan had a way of lighting up a room, making people laugh, and bringing joy even in the midst of chaos. As the youngest, he knew how to use his charm to his advantage, but beneath that playful spirit was a young man deeply connected to and devoted to his family. Those who truly knew Donovan saw his love, his loyalty, and the pride he carried for the people closest to him.

Donovan attended Country Hills Elementary School, Coral Springs Middle School, and graduated from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. A true lover of food, especially Chipotle and Pollo Tropical. He also enjoyed playing soccer, lacrosse, and basketball. Donovan had a deep passion for computers and aspired to build a career in information technology.

Though only 26 years young, Donovan was destined for greatness. His life, though far too short, left a permanent mark on all who loved him. He will be remembered for his brilliance, his laughter, his heart, and the joy he brought into our lives.

Donovan will be deeply missed, forever loved, and always cherished.

He is survived by his parents, Misselin "Jack" Metayer and Marly Maxime Metayer; his grandmother, Marie-Theresa Maxime; his brother, Francelin Metayer, and sister-in-law, Caroline Metayer; his sisters, Nancy Metayer Bowen and Jennifer Metayer-Smith; his brothers-in-law, Stephen Andrew Bowen and Alton Jabrel Smith; his nephews, Isaiah Lee Metayer and Deion Luke Metayer; his nieces, Zahari Amiyah Smith, Zhuri Amina Smith, and Briella Metayer; his aunts, Yveline Maxime, Marie-Frantz Maxime Schurmans and Yvonise Metayer, his uncles Isaac Metayer, Ideneste Metayer, Richardson Metayer, Jacquecène Metayer, Wilneste Metayer, Veneste Metayer, Deneste "Dou" Metayer,  and his cousins, Kervins Maxime, Reginald Metayer, Dana Schurmans, Regine Metayer Pijnenburg, Bettina Schurmans, Manouchka Maxime, Olger Schurmans, Jonathan Gedeon, Nessa Metayer,  Michael Metayer, Waden Metayer, Wayaelly Metayer, Steve Moise, Kevin Moise, Minouche Moise, Anne Moise, Abigail Moise, Paulin J Metayer, Beraige Bien-Aime, Joline Cherubin, Emmanuella Bien-Aime, Esther Romain, Michee J Bien-Aime, Richardline Metayer, Richninede Metayer, Thaicha Metayer, & Nash Metayer.

In lieu of flowers, we invite you to honor Donovan's life by supporting our efforts for his Celebration of Life and contributing to the Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer Endowment Fund, created to expand access to mental health services and support for those in need.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-donovans-celebration-of-life-and-mental-health-fund?attribution_id=sl:6da48b6e-aca1-4545-86f3-77d22eb26663&lang=en_US&ts=1766098342&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp17_td&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

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We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Donovan Metayer. It is an honor for Coral Springs Funeral Home to be entrusted with the arrangements for his final services. We invite you to offer your messages of sympathy and support by sharing a condolence in his online guestbook.