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Dakota Lee McWilliams
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Dakota Lee McWilliams, 19, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
He was born on December 15, 2005 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Dakota is survived by his loving family, Mother, Tiffany Renee Baker, Father, Steve McWilliams, Jr.; Siblings, Kaitlyn McWilliams and Trenton McWilliams; Grandparents, Lisa (Silvan) Baker; Great-Grandma, Patsy Cofer; Bonus Dad, James Cofer, Jr, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, family, and friends to cherish his memory forever.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy). His Celebration of Life Service will be at 6:00 pm on Sunday, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel.
The family requests that contributions in Dakota’s memory be made to the families GoFundMe to assist with funeral costs.
To share a memory of Dakota or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
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10304 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40272
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