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Obituary For Dakota Seth Hallmark
Dakota Hallmark, 32, of Gadsden, AL, passed away on Sunday, June 22,2025.
Dakota Seth Hallmark was born on August 11,1993 to Tina Hallmark (Terence Taylor) & Todd (Angel) Hallmark in Gadsden, AL.
He accepted Christ at an early age and united with the Shady Grove Baptist Church, Attalla, AL.
He was a graduate of Hokes Bluff High School, and he attended Stillman College.
Dakota loved life. He graduated as a three sport (football, basketball, and baseball) athlete and he was all county for all three sports.
He was nicknamed “Friendly Fred” because he never met a stranger. He was also known as “Kota Seth” and was affectionately called this by all family members.
Dakota was a very active leader in many communities. He was very passionate and loving when it came to coaching and mentoring children. Not only was he teaching them, but they really were also teaching him.
He was a dedicated father to his daughter & son, also a dedicated family member and friend. He had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off his back. Family and loyalty were everything to him. To say that Dakota will be missed is an understatement he will be remembered through his laugh, smile and his never-ending love.
He was preceded in death by: his grandfathers, Parrick Horton & Benny Ray Hallmark; grandmother, Janice Hallmark and brother, Kenny Mostella.
He leaves to cherish his beautiful memories to: his spouse, Heather Heath; mother, Tina (Terence Taylor); father, Todd (Angel) Hallmark; daughter, Parker Jo (Baby Girl) Medders (mother, Carole Ann Humphries); son, Dekker Matthew J. Hallmark; grandparents, Lawrence & Becky Vaught, Reverend Jerry & Sharon Mims; sisters, Destiny (Tootie) Hallmark (Jacob Camacho), Amber (Justice) Jones, Jade (Charles) Mikell, Daisha Galvan , Lacey (Kyler) Robertson, Hali Giles, and Bailie (Jaython) Novak; brothers, Dalton (Taylor) Hallmark, Tequila Samuelson, Dustin (Bubba) Hallmark, and Davian (Taylor) Clark; aunts, Sallie Gargone (Deginald Spears) and Cassidy Smith; uncles, Patrick Horton, Chadwick Horton and Matthew (Jackie) Gargone; nieces, Desmond Hallmark, Karolyn Hallmark, Dekaelen Gargone, A’Korianna Jones, Tallulah Mikell and Delilah Mikell; nephews, Dayton Porter, DeKarter Gargone, Elijah Camacho, Zhander Ross, Lucian Clark and Leonidas Clark; special friends, Joel Mostella, Aaron Conklin, Bruce Woods and Jacob Neely and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
We ask that you please keep this family in your hearts and prayers during their time of bereavement.
Public visitation will be from 12noon-6pm on Friday, June 27, 2025 at West Gadsden Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be at 11am on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Abundant Life Church. Pastor: Bishop Terry A. Jones. Eulogist: Reverend Jerry Mims. Interment: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Attalla, AL.
Premier Provider of Professional Services: West Gadsden Funeral Home. 256-549-0004
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Dakota you will be miss troubly I will always remember you come in the store with that hair braided and that beautiful smile on your face, of all my customers I remember the day you came in the store and told me you just brought a wolf dog you will always live within me you was such a great dad, friend, coach,father and friend. I will forever miss you but I will keep that smile and braids and advice you always brought to my life. So long my friend fly high.👟
Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends
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I didn't know Dakota as he got older but I can say when he was younger he was a great minded guy loved his mom and family He is gonna be missed.
If you knew dakota, then you know he was one of a kind. My heart goes out to his family. Rest in peace
Idk Dakota but I always seen him outside enjoying the day with his kids and enjoy being outside . Rip Dakota praying for the family
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My heart goes out to Dakota's family. I did not think of you as a step son you where my son. I spent 10 years trying to be a positive spot in your life and hope I did some good with it. You was the older brother my daughters didn't have. You watched over them like they was your baby sisters. I'll forever be grateful of that. I'll love and miss you everyday man. Words can't really express any of this. Fly high son. Until we meet again rest easy. Look over your family like your still here. Love you Dakota!!
I don't think I ever met Dakota but since this tragedy I feel like he is a part of everyone's lives in this community. I have many friends and relatives who knew him, so to me this is a true tragedy to me as well. I am so sorry this has happened and so sorry that thousands of people have lost someone they truly loved. Im so sorry for his children and hope they can find comfort knowing everyone their daddy touched has their arms wrapped around them.
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Dakota and I were childhood friends, a friendship that started in our community of Hammond Circle (Attalla). He was one of my mother's "little kids" and I considered his mom (Ms. Tina) my mom as well. Our families looked out for each other. Though time and location drew us a part, we stayed connected via social media. My family and I are saddened by this great loss. Dakota was one of a kind. We love you and are praying for you, Ms. Tina and family.
I uplift the Hallmark family his children his mother his granny all his siblings an nieces an nephews aunts an uncles cousins during this time of loss..Koda was someone to kno he was a loving an caring young man who lived his family an friends I miss yu so much Koda man my heart hurts for yu an to hear yur voice jus one more time I wish I had hugged yu jus a little longer wen I saw yu an told yu how much I love yu until we meet again baby love yur Aunt Cyndi❣️💔
My heart breaks for Dakota's family my prayers and thoughts are with you all.🙏🙏
Very sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences.
You will always be a shining light
MY CONDOLENCES TO THIS YOUNG MAN'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS
I have known this young man for many many years. He played sports with my son and that's how I developed a friendship with him and his mom. He was always respectful when I would see him. I've never lost a child, and I could imagine it's a hard pill to swallow, but Tina the only thing I can do is tell you to pray for strength and guidance. God will see you through with time. I love you
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
