Obituary: William Robert ‘Dakota’ Hagan, 23, Balltown

William Robert “Dakota” Hagan, 23, of Balltown, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, in Louisville.

I held my sweet Dakota’s hand for the last time on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. I know his Daddy was waiting at Heaven’s gates with open arms. He died at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville.

Our hearts are completely shattered and our lives, as we know it, will never be the same. “Live, laugh and love lots” are the words Dakota lived by. Dakota had a contagious smile that could light up the night. He was born March 29, 1996, in Nelson County to James Clifford “Jamie” Hagan and Jessica Lee “Jess” Downs. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bobby and Terry Guthrie Hagan; and his great-grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Downs.

He is survived by his mother, Jess (Wes) Wheatley; one son, Aiden Prater; the mother of his son, Samantha Prater; four brothers, Colten Wheatley, Cole Wheatley, Cane Wheatley, and Daniel (Stefanie) Kerr; his maternal grandmother, Sharon Downs; his G-Deb, Debrah Crowe; two aunts, Christine Mattingly and Allison Hagan O’Daniel (Stuart); and one uncle, Rick Hagan (Jennifer).

The Mass of Christian Burial is 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at St. Thomas in St. Teresa Hall with the Rev. Jason Harris officiating. Burial is in the church cemetery.

Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, and 8:30-10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home with a 7 p.m. Sunday prayer service.

The Houghlin Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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