a keepsake, for the ones he loved most
Dakota Bowling (Kota)
August 19, 1994 – July 20, 2024
In Loving Memory
This site is in tribute to Dakota, dedicated to his children: Addison, Violet & Maverick.
Family and friends are invited to share a story, a photo, or a memory of Dakota. Nothing here is finished — it’s meant to keep growing as more people add what they remember.
Everyone who knew Dakota, loved Dakota, and saw firsthand how much he loved his own family and friends.
You can read through the recent Stories & Memories below. Be sure to check out the Gallery page; we are updating daily.
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Videos
Click here to check out Dakota’s YouTube collection. Check back as more are added.
Photos
The gallery is growing — more are on the way as family and friends share theirs.
Stories & Memories
Read through posted stories from friends and family. Feel free to submit your own story or photo to the blog.
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Memories of Dakota- Dedicated to His Children
Dear Family, Friends and Everyone who knew and loved Dakota, Today we softly launched this website as a lasting tribute to Dakota. Though he is no longer with us, his spirit, kindness, laughter and the countless moments we shared continue to live on in our hearts. This site is created as a special gathering place…
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Tribute
Eulogy written by Dakota’s father and stepmother, Wayne and Brandy Bowling Cody was full of life. He loved fishing, 4-wheeling & riding bikes. These things were his happy places. But his family is what made him the happiest. He loved his kids unconditionally. He kept a smile when he spoke about them. They were his…
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Dakota Wayne Bowling – Obituary
Dakota Wayne Bowling Aug 19, 1994 — Jul 20, 2024 Science Hill, Ky (formerly of Hyden, Ky) Dakota Wayne Bowling was born August 19, 1994 in Leslie County, the son of Hubert Wayne Bowling and Misty Feltner. Dakota spent his former years and much of his life in Leslie County and attended the Leslie County…