"James and Lone, This is Tim Martin I was one of Dylan's cub scout leaders back when he was in the Bears Den and into scouts when we all formed the cobra patrol. I am so sorry for the loss of your son . He was a great young man that I got to work with for several years and will never forget the time when we were hiking in Piney River Gorge and my son Tyler fell and broke his arm .I told Dylan to set the pace and get us out of there and he did.and I'm forever grateful. My prayers are with you all and find peace in knowing he is in the Lord's care. forever more. ,Tim"
In loving memory of
Dylan J. Croft
November 4, 1994 - February 12, 2016
Dylan James Croft passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016 at the age of 21. He was driving in north Knox County at the time of his death. Dylan was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on November 4, 1994, the second of two children. Dylan and his family moved to Tennessee in 1997, where he would live for the rest of his life. As a child, Dylan was a boy scout. His favorite thing about the boy scouts was going with his dad on the field trips they took outdoors. He loved fishing as well as hiking. Dylan was a student at Halls High School. He had a passion for playing the sport of pool competitively. Throughout his life, he would spend countless hours in the bonus room of his house with his dad playing pool all night long. He loved shooting pool so much that he would even play in pool tournaments. Dylan loved working side by side with his dad tackling remodeling projects no matter how difficult. Dylan was a free spirited, kind-hearted, and fun loving young man with a photogenic smile.
Dylan is survived by his father James Allen Croft; step-mother Nina Croft; mother Lone' Sorensen; sister Stephanie Croft; step-brothers Christopher and Cari Carter; step-sister Kala Carter; grandmother Barbara Croft; aunts Sandie Wedge and Michelle Etheridge; uncles Scott Croft, Terry Smith, and Norman Etheridge; cousins Brittney Wedge, Jamie Stafford, Ryan Smith, Jessica and Bryan Croft, Stewart, Emma, Gabby, and Zoe Etheridge.
Dylan's family will receive friends on Saturday, February 20th from 2:00- 4:00pm at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel with the service to follow. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Croft family and invites you to view and sign their online guestbook below.
Tributes
"You are going to be missed, so much! You always had a smile on your face and a positive attitude. Fly high sweet angel!"
"So sorry for your loss. May God be with you and the family during this sad time."
"Thinking of you Jim God bless you and yours Scott Moyers and Family"
"Dylan was a friend among friends and a cherished person to be missed. He brought happiness into many people's lives and it's hard to think that we will not see him again. But he will remain in the hearts of all those he touched with caring and outgoing personality. He is someone that I am inspired by and will continue to hold onto in my thought and dreams. The time that he spent with us will never be forgotten and we continue to push forward in life. Let us remember him for all he is and all he wanted to be and remember that now he is in a place where he is happy and without pain or suffering and that we will see him again when the time is right. I can't wait for when I can stand beside him and laugh again and have long debates about the most random of topics. I miss you and love you dylan. I'll see you soon"
"I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what it would be like to lose one of my boys. Even though Dylan was a year older than Anthony, I remember going on several trips with him in Boy Scouts and how much he enjoyed fishing. He was a great person to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are very much with you."
"So sorry for your loss, Linda Davis and Sharon Stout didn't have the pleasure of meeting you but heard a lot about you from your dad, may God be with you and your family during this time"
"I am so sorry for your loss. I will not be able to attend the funeral, as I am sick. I will have you and your family in my prayers."
"James, Lone, Stephanie, Nina, and the entire family, It was a pleasure to know Dylan through work. He was a nice young man that always had a smile to share with those that didn't have one. May the peace that passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."
"My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great young man and I was honored to be a part of his scouting family. He will be missed."
"Dylan and I were good friends in High School. May he Rest in Peace. Prayers for the family."
"Whenever we think of Dylan, the first thing that comes to mind is his wonderful smile. We are truly blessed that Dylan was part of our lives. I can honestly say that every time he entered our home that he had that warm, loving smile that melts a heart. He had a way of making a person smile or laugh that only he possessed. Every time we walk down our sidewalk, it is a constant reminder of him. His landscaping techniques were beyond reproach. Dylan, we are thankful to God for allowing us to be part of your life. We will miss your posts on FB. Dylan we will see you again and I know that you will have that wonderful smile when you greet us. Our condolences to his family."
"Thoughts and prayers sent to you from the UK at this sad time."
"Dylan my dear son, I have always loved you and always will. May the angels watch over you, and may your star light up the sky at night. Sleep tight my baby boy. Mom"
"So sad to hear of his passing. I understood he was a special guy and brought happiness to the ones he loved. Sadly when a great person leaves us it leaves a hole in our hearts - luckaly over time that heart heal again with the knowing of there is a new Angel watching over us. The most sincere condolences to family and friend in these hard times."
"Mark, Ben and Caleb Bailey We enjoyed so many times hiking etc... with Dylan. We mourn with you and are Praying God will comfort and strengthen you."
"My name is debra smith I know dylan through my son mikel garland and grandson keagan garland.dylan came to my house last summer with keagan and we had a cook out.I also met dylan in Florida at my son house . dylan was a wonderful young man.I loved hearing about his life and dreams. he will turely be missed forever."
"Thoughts and prayers for your family and friends."
"Dylan your happiness & that big wonderful smile will be greatly missed along with your wonderful personality. You were a bright shining star that brought so much to this world. We enjoyed having you as a guest at our house all the times you came to visit. You will be greatly missed love you Dylan ?"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this difficult time. Brandon and I have so many fun memories of Dylan being a little boy next door, and growing into a young man. Love from the Dundore's"
"Dylan will remain in our hearts forever. May your heart find peace and comfort. Love to you and the family."
"Offering sincere condolences to the family and friends. May you allow yourselves to be comforted by the wonderful promises our Heavenly Father guarantees will soon come about. (Acts 24:15)"