Dakota Isaiah Carley was born on Dec. 30, 2000 at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, South Carolina to Jeremiah and Amanda (Sensing) Carley and passed away on July 29, 2026 at the age of 25 years.
A true product of a military family, Dakota took pride in being a “military brat,” and held a special place in his heart for St. James.
In his youth he qualified for state in cross country, track and wrestling multiple times.
He was hardworking, enjoyed fishing and loved his Bad Boy mower and his truck, with its unmistakably loud pipes. His dog, Apollo, also held a special place in his heart.
He is survived by his wife, Abigale Renne (Coffman) Carley; children, Waylon Carley and Harmony Coffman; parents, Jeremiah and Amanda (Sensing) Carley; siblings, Colton Carley and Rylee Carley; in-laws, Bobby and Sherry Coffman; other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri with Bill Coffman officiating. Pallbearers will be Bobby Coffman, Andrew Coffman, Matt Clark, Peyton Coffman, Jeremiah Carley and Bobby Coffman.
Burial will be in the St. James Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Jones Funeral Home in St. James, Missouri.
