November 1, 1994 - August 21, 2015
On the afternoon of August 21, 2015, Dakota passed away at his home in Little Rock, AR. He was 20 years old.
Dakota Crow was born in Little Rock, AR on November 1, 1994, the first child of Terri Crow and Jeff Crow. He is survived by his parents; brother, Jacob Thomas Crow; grandparents, Relton and Merl Spann; uncle Steve and Debi Spann all of Little Rock and aunt Sharon and Jim Wells of Springdale, AR, cousins, friends, and a very special friend.
Dakota attended Estem Charter School in Little Rock where he graduated in 2013. He was attending the University of Arkansas and would have been a junior majoring in chemical engineering.
Dakota was a beautiful, loving boy but a demon known as depression consumed him. Although he struggled daily to find happiness and freedom, it defeated him and took his life. To anyone finding themselves in a similar situation there are many depression treatment centers in the area that can help.
Funeral arrangements are being provided by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Pkwy., Little Rock, AR (501) 224-8300. The Celebration of his life will be held Thursday at 6:00 P.M. at Trinity Assembly of God Church, 11120 Cantrell Rd., Little Rock, AR. The service will be officiated by Irene Mitchell and Rev. Dwayne Maynard.
Honorary pallbearers are Jacob Crow, Ike Ferrell, Hayden Ferrell, Nathan Traub, Anthony Hughes, Addie Smith, Kasi Kready, Claire Vogelgesang, Courtney Gough, Ashleigh Chaney, Tara Sheikha, and Sammye Kagy.
The family asks that any memorial donations be made to a depression treatment center or organization of your choice such as NAMI, National Alliance of Mental Illness at 1012 Autumn Rd # 1, Little Rock, AR 72211, (501) 661-1548.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal
You and your family are in my prayers.
Our family grieves with you. Claire loved Dakota at first sight. Gatlin was ecstatic to call him cousin every time he saw Dakota. We all enjoyed the times Dakota spent at our house. At peace at last. We will miss you Dakota!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I am so sorry for you loss, he was a special man that I know brought his family much joy in knowing him. Love you all.
I taught photography at eStem. Dakota was one of my students. He was a very bright, and ambitious student. My condolences to his family. I can't imagine what you are going through, but just know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.
Terri and family,
You all are in our thought's and prayer's. Dakota was a very special young man. This loss is devastating to you and your family as well as many others. You know that we are here for you when you need us.
Love to all
Martha and Tom
The love of a first born son is like no other. I've thought about you plenty and sending prayers for your grief.
I went to eSTEM middle school with Dakota. He was such a sweet friend who always kept us laughing. I wish I could attend the funeral today and my thoughts are with the family.
Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts. Words are so inadequate at a time like this.
My thoughts and prayers are with you....
I didn't know Dakota and don't know you but I want to thank you for sharing Dakota's story. We don't know why things like this happen but we do know that God can use this tragedy to help someone else who is suffering from depression. Dakota lost his life but others will be saved because of him. CLING TO GOD
I'm a friend of Sandie West, we meet at her house about 2-3 years ago at Christmas. I have no words but that you are in my prayers & I love you all very much. May God bles and carry you through this difficult time.
My sincerest condolences are with you all during this most difficult time. Dakota was in my History class in 8th grade and I remember him as smart, creative and friends with everybody.
He was a wonderful young man and will be missed by many.
I was Dakota's fifth grade teacher. He had such a brilliant mind and kind heart. I am so sorry for your loss.
Rita Friend
My heart is broken for this family we have known Jeff since we were kids praying for god to wrap his loving arms around you and be with you much love and prayers
Kasia and I are so sorry for the loss of a beutiful person.
May God give you comfort in your time of grief.
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
May Our Heavenly Father hold you and your loved ones in the palm of His hand, and give you the peace that only He can give.
Terri,
You, Jacob, your family, and friends of Dakota are in our hearts. We are so sorry for your loss; I hope for peace and understanding for you all.
We love you and we're here for you.
dakota was very close to my brother morgan and as he was close to morgan he was also close to me when he attended
estem.
i awed at how extremely smart he was as he answered questions during quiz bowl
tournaments.
he will be dearly missed and i hope he has found the peace
he was searching for.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God bless you ...
Terri & Jacob, will keep you and family in prayers and thoughts. Dakota was an amazing young man that will be truly missed. <3 ya
We are so very sad with your loss. We will pray for you to find peace and hope. David and Maggie Stephens are my grandchildren and also attend and attended eStem. "God bless you and watch over you at this sad time.
Terri, we are so sorry for your loss. Dakota was an amazing young man and we loved him so much. I feel like he was one of my own. He will truly be missed. We love you guys and will keep you and Jacob in our prayers in the coming days.
We remember Dakota so fondly from the days when he and our son, Grant, were on the eStem Quiz Bowl team together. We enjoyed getting to know him -- and teasing him about his Iron Maiden sneakers. Our hearts go out to you. His death is being sincerely mourned by people you didn't even know that he touched.
I am very sorry for your loss. I have been dealing with depression for 30 years, I can honestly say I understand the emotional roller coaster your son was going through. I hope you don't mind me sharing these scriptures that help me to deal with my pain and anxiety to get me through. Our Heavenly Father holds our dear loved ones in his loving memory and he longs to reunites us with them again, in a world without sickness, pain and even death! (John 5:28, 29; Psalm 37:29; Isaiah 25:14; Revelation 21:3-5)
Little brother......we had some good times together. That I will always miss, but never forget. I miss you and will always look to the sky, knowing you smiling down on me and when God ask you what's up Dakota never change your response......."nothing".
I'm so sorry Jeff and Teri. May God be with your family and comfort you. Prayers for yall.
May the precious memories of your Stephen that you cherish and hold dear be of comfort to you today and always. May God's love surround you in your grief and have peace that you will reunite again.
My deepest sympathy to all. A tragedy that cannot be fully understood. May God hold you in his arms and give you peace.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Terri, Jacob, and family:
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Dakota. I know you are being cared for by a loving God who will carry you through this very sad and most difficult time; bringing comfort and peace to your heart as only He can. You will be in our thoughts and prayers!
Vikki and Ron Harris
Jackson Harris
So sorry for your loss may the Lord be with you all
Terri & Jacob,
I'm so sorry for your loss. You'll be in my prayers during this difficult time. May Dakota rest in peace.
Becky Keller
Love you Dakota, may your soul be at peace!
SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS TERRI,
I'm so sorry for your loss
My heart and prayers to this whole family. Love you
Terri you, Jacob and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Love and Peace Dakota.
Dakota, you are so loved and missed beyond belief. I hope you found Peace.
Much Love,
Vickie Minick
Rest in peace in the arms of our savior. You will be missed by many You and your loving family are in our prayers
We are so sorry to hear about Dakota!! We understand your pain!! May God give you peace that surpasses all understanding!
Our hearts go out to all the family especially terri and Jacob . Prayers are always sent to all of you loved ones .
You will be missed
I am incredibly saddened by the news of your sons untimely death! Your pain is shared by many, I am one of them! I pray that our Lord, Jesus Christ will cover you with the peace only he can give!!!! You and your family will continue to be in my prayers!!!!!