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Dakota Jacks Obituary
Pickens
Dakota Jacks was the son of George Barry and Lyle Patricia Hendricks Jacks. He was born in Easley, SC on April 1, 1999. He attended Pickens High School, where he was an Honor Student and member of the rising sophomore class. He was involved in numerous activities at school, including Junior ROTC, Beta Club, and Blue Line Bluegrass.
He was a member of Pickens View Wesleyan Church where he was actively involved in the 512 Student Ministry. He enjoyed many outdoor activities and spending time with friends and family. He also spent his summers ministering to special needs children.
Survivors include his parents, his brother Dylan Matthew Jacks of Easley and Dylan's fiancé Jessie Fickenworth. Also surviving are his Grandparents Patricia Hendricks (widow of the late P. Sherman Hendricks) of Easley, Robert and Virginia Wilson of Canon, GA, and George and Louise Jacks of Piedmont. In addition are a number of loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 29, 2014 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM in the Heritage Hall of Pickens View Wesleyan Church with a memorial service to follow at 4:00 PM in the church sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Baptist Easley Hospital Foundation for Pediatric TEAM Center or to the youth group of Pickens View Wesleyan Church.
The family is at the home.
Dillard Funeral Home, Pickens, SC
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Memories and Condolences
for Dakota Jacks
Marianne Hodge
July 1, 2014
Dear Jacks Family, We were all so sorry to hear about Dakota. Melodie knew him from school. May you all be comforted in the knowledge that God now has your son in His loving arms in Heaven. Marianne, Doug, Shirley and Melodie Hodge, Pickens, South Carolina
Teresa Morgan
June 30, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss! I was the nurse for one of the patients of pediatric. Team . He was so kind to the kids ,parents and the nurse. He was and will alway be a special part of many lives. May god give you and your family peace!
Sara Thompson
June 29, 2014
Lyle please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I never knew Dakota, but I know he must have been a wonderful young man with you as his mother. I shall always remember you, and your family from the days I lived in Pickens and you and Stephanie were friends growing up. May the Peace of God be with you and your family at this time.
Sara Thompson (Stephanie Kent Sigman's mom) Chattanooga, TN
Lorraine Renkovish
June 29, 2014
Lyle and Barry, my heart has been broken for you since I learned of Dakota's passing! I can not express my sympathy and sorrow for you with mere words! All I can do for you is to pray and ask GOD to lead you through this time of grief. My love and prayers are going out to you, and may God supply all your needs today and in the days ahead!!
Brian and Joy Snelgrove
June 29, 2014
Lyle, Barry and family please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy (Hamlin) Day
June 28, 2014
Lyle,
My heart breaks for your tragic loss. Please know that many are praying for you. You are and will remain in my prayers.
Crystal Kingsbury Knope
June 28, 2014
Lyle and family, I never met Dakota, but from what I have read, that was my loss. He must have been an exceptional person. I am so saddened for your loss. I know words can never be enough, but prayer can and you will continue to be in our prayers.
Gwen Martin
June 28, 2014
Lyle, my heart is broken for you. My deepest sympathy to you, your husband, and your entire family. The pain of losing a child is like no other.
Gwen Garrett Martin
Michael Anthony
June 27, 2014
Family please know that you are in my prayers now and in the days ahead
Caroline Grant
June 27, 2014
Lyle, Barry, and Dylan,
Words can't express the shock and sorrow over the loss of your wonderful son. Dakota was incredibly precious young man. He was one of my all time favorite children in my third grade Sunday School class at EPBC. I remember his smile. He was always smiling and happy, and he had a smile that would light up the room! He had so much talent in all he did too! Everyone he has touched will miss him until we meet again, as I am so glad that we have the assurance that we will see Dakota again. May God comfort you, as only He can. Love, Caroline D. Grant
Judy & Maria Moore
June 27, 2014
Lyle, So sorry to hear about your son. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura Lukawecki
June 27, 2014
Praying for you and your family.
Andy&Beth Virgil
June 27, 2014
Barry, Lyle and Dylan,
We are so sorry for the loss of your precious Dakota. Our hearts ache for you. When Drew would bring Dakota for Sunday supper we were always so happy. Dakota was a wonderful, loving young man. We will always love him and cherish such sweet memories and be thankful that he was a part of our lives. We pray that each of you will find comfort and strength in the days ahead. Many blessings with love, Andy and Beth Virgil
Sam & Elaine Banks
June 27, 2014
Lyle, Dylan, and Barry, There are no words to express how we feel about your loss. During the last few days Sam has told me some great stories about the trout fishing and the trips to Santee with Dakota and Barry. Dakota was an outstaning young man and our heavenly Father is with one of the finest now. God bless you and your are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Sam & Elaine
J Donald and Tami Jones Teasley
June 27, 2014
We are so sorry to hear this about your son. You and your family have been and will be in our thoughts and prayers. I'm one of Denise's friends.
Carol Breazeale
June 27, 2014
Lyle and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet boy. I did not know him, but he sounds like such a wonderful person. I worked with Tammy and Betsy at Revco many years ago and remember meeting you during that time. I am praying for you and your family. Remember that Dakota is with the Lord, and what a glad reunion day that will be...I will be praying for you.
Nancy White
June 27, 2014
Praying for all of you.. May God give you peace comfort understanding that only He can give.
best of friends
Beth Marie Virgil
June 27, 2014
May the God of love and comfort infuse His peace that passes all understanding into your lives. I miss Dakota so much! It is unbearable to try to comprehend your pain. I pray constantly for you. I love you both, and thank you for reaching out to Drew. Even through your grief, you are still thinking of others, reaching out to comfort others, and that is a touching thing to witness and be a part of. I love you, and God Bless!
Elaine McGowens
June 26, 2014
Lyle, I was so shocked to hear of your precious child's death. I am so sorry, and I am at a loss for words. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. May God comfort each of you in his loving arms. God bless.
Susan Payne Walters
June 26, 2014
Barry & Lyle, May the love,comfort and assurance that comes from our Lord surround you and the entire family. May His grace shower down on you and bring peace to your hearts. We walk by faith not by sight. Trust our Lord and lean on Him. My love to the whole family.
Kathy Payne Barnett
June 26, 2014
Lyle,
My sincerest sympathy.
There are no words.
Lee Dillingham
June 26, 2014
We are praying for your family in this difficult time. My son Paul was a classmate, fellow Junior ROTC member and friend to your wonderful son. Our hearts go out to you. Lee Dillingham Pickens, SC
Toni & David Mantooth
June 26, 2014
We have a mighty BIG God who is there thru all times, good or bad. May you feel His loving, comforting arms around you now and during the difficult days ahead of you. We will be praying for you. Dakota was a special young man who belonged to our loving Father. He now walks streets of gold and is seeing sights we also long to see one day. Look forward to that day. God bless you.
Melody Albertson
June 26, 2014
We are praying for you and your family, Melody and Daniel
Karen Doty
June 26, 2014
Praying continually for you and your family during this time and the times ahead. May our precious Father's peace wrap and surround you.
JIMMY DAVIS
June 26, 2014
I am so sorry to hear that DAKOTA has passed but as we all no he is now flying over the streets of gold in GODS airways and he will from now on be safe for God is his co-pilot,,,,My heart and soul really goes out to your family in this time of need ,,A few years ago I got to meet Dakota and he was always a joy to be around as well as you all were,,,,may the angels walk beside you all thru this time of need ,,,,GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Terry and Kathy Moody
June 26, 2014
We have been praying for you and the family. I know Barry and Lyle you have strong faith!
I was always amazed at the dedication you both had for your children. As each new day dawns I pray that our Living Heavenly Father gives you grace, strength, and peace.
We love you all .
Terry and Kathy Moody
Leslie Gore
June 26, 2014
Special prayers being lifted for your family. Gerry and Leslie Gore (Mississippi)
Essie Hardin
June 26, 2014
May God be with this family during their loss of their beloved child.
Connie WARD
June 26, 2014
So sorry for your lose.Praying for you.
Lynn James
June 26, 2014
My thought and prayer are with your family. May God give you peace and comfort in your time of lose.
Julie Hayes Trotter
June 26, 2014
Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Sometimes, all one can do is keep walking, praying that each day will have more peace and comfort. Your family has many people praying in that manner.
I'm glad to know that Dakota put his faith in Jesus as Christ. Heaven is sweeter.
Donna Trotter
June 26, 2014
Barry, Lyle and family...We are so sorry for your loss, keeping you in our prayers. Asking God for his strength and comfort to surround you ... God Bless and keep you. Donna and Red Trotter..
June 26, 2014
Barry and Lyle you are in our thoughts and prayers. Gary and Debbie Wimpey
David & Bettina Keasler
June 26, 2014
Barry, Lyle, & family:
You all are in our prayers. May God's peace and comfort surround you and strengthen you.
Jessie James
June 26, 2014
Lyle, Barry and family..our prayer are for comfort for you and we have no words to express our smypathy. We send our love.
Joey,Connie &Glenn Phillips
June 26, 2014
Our deepest love and prayers are with you Barry & Lyle and all of the family. Your in our hearts!!
Stephanie Sigman
June 26, 2014
So sorry for your loss. Lyle, your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers. May you all find peach and comfort and know that our heavenly father is watching over you. Stephanie Kent Sigman and Patrick Sigman
Deidre Freemon
June 26, 2014
Lyle, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss, and our hearts are with you - Deidre Freemon and the Ahead Start Team
Tammy Kelley
June 26, 2014
Sorry for your loss.
Tammy Kelley (Pickens County First Steps Board)
Angela Wade Bloomer
June 25, 2014
Lyle I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious son. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carla Oaks
June 25, 2014
Very sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort during this most difficult time. The Oaks Family (Carla, Bill, Daniel & Kirstyn)
June 25, 2014
So sorry for your loss, praying for each and every one of you. Shelly, Zach, Sissy Riddle (East Pickens Church Pickens, SC)
Scott, Seung Eun, and Simon Cantrell
June 25, 2014
We are deeply sorry for your loss. My son Simon says he knew Dakota in passing at school and I remember seeing him recently myself. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy,
Frances & Hovey Anders
June 25, 2014
Barry & Lyle, you are in our prayers during this most trying time. Hovey remembered Dakota as such a great kid from his Awana days at East Pickens.
Ann and Luke Lukawecki
June 25, 2014
We are holding you up in prayer. You are near to our hearts. God bless
Michelle Reece
June 25, 2014
Lyle, I couldn't even imagine what you and your family are going through. I'm soo sorry. You and your family are in my prayers.
Retta Sundblad
June 25, 2014
What a special man Dakota was! His zest for life and the Lord are apparent in every memory shared. While we will miss him greatly, we know that he is dancing down the streets of gold. We are praying for you during this time! May God comfort you and give you peace!
Rick and Retta
Doyle & Dretha Dorsey
June 24, 2014
With deepest sympathy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times. God only chooses the best.
Jeannie Morton
June 24, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. I didn't personally know Dakota but wanted you to know I prayed for you. May God strengthen you all.
Lewis Family
June 24, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. While we did not know your son, it is obvious he was an exceptional young man, and the many lives he touched will share in your great loss. May God bless you with peace and comfort during this most difficult time.
Melissa (Brock) Bowman
June 24, 2014
I am heartbroken for your loss. I remember Dakota as a loving, polite, respectful young man. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy,
June 24, 2014
So Sorry for your loss. He was such a special young man that we will never forget. May God comfort you and give you the strength you need during these difficult days. Drema, Tina and Emily LaFoy
June 24, 2014
Lyle, we are so sorry to hear about Dakota, our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
John&HELEN Morgan
Tammy Ferguson
June 24, 2014
Dakota brought such a zest for life and living in everything he did. I enjoyed having him in my Honors Geography class this past year. You and your family are in my prayers for peace, grace, and strength during this difficult time.
Eugenia Kay
June 24, 2014
Lyle, we are praying for God to comfort your hearts, and give you the peace that passes all understanding. It was an honor for us to know Dakota, Lashay will always remember him as her friend. All our love and prayers, Genia, Frank, and Lashay Kay
Brandie Outz
June 24, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. What I have heard from my son Dakota was a great kid. Your family is in my prayers.
June 24, 2014
We are so sorry.
Scott and Karen Garner (Powdersville, SC)
June 24, 2014
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find comfort and love through friends and family, but most of all the great love and compassion that comes through knowing our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. God loves you, always has, and always will. Eloise Hiott
Leslie Tate
June 24, 2014
Dakota was such as sweet young man. We have so many precious memories that will carry us through this difficult time. Everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him are truly blessed. Words of peace and love to all of his family.
Love, Ray, Kathy, Leslie and Ben
Leslie Tate
June 24, 2014
Dakota was such a sweet young man. We have so many precious memories of him. We are very blessed to have had him in our lives, even if it was for such a brief amount of time. Words of love and peace to all of his family.
Ray, Kathy, Leslie and Ben
June 24, 2014
Dear Jan, our hearts go out to you at this very sad time. You have our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Barbara and Russell
Mike, Lisa, Alex, and Erik Talbert
June 24, 2014
We are so very sorry for your loss! You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherry Cantrell
June 24, 2014
You are in our thoughts and prayers during the loss of Dakota. With Deepest Sympathy. Betty, Sherry, & Robin Cantrell
Judy Griffin
June 24, 2014
I do not even know Dakota but my heart goes out to each and every one of you. The lost of a child has to be one of the hardest thing you ever endear. Just remember God was with him and has him now and he is Ok.. Prayers for you all.
Jane McCollum
June 23, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I met Dakota a few times. He was a very sweet and pleasant boy. I am the great Aunt of Dakota's friend Drew Virgil. Drew thought the world of Dakota and your family. I also knew Mr. Sherman Hendricks. I worked for years at EBH. I know he would have been proud of Dakota. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Jane McCollum
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