Dakota James Sowders, 31 of Marlin, TX passed away on December 21, 2021. Dakota is survived by his two children, son Aiden, daughter Lakin, mother Kimberly Sowders, brother Dustin Sowders and his wife Kari, and their children, Karter and Kason Sowders, brother Drake Sowders, and sister Darrah Sowders. He was preceded in death by his father James Sowders and infant brother James Sowders.

Dakota was a lifelong resident of Marlin. He enjoyed spending time with his children and served as a Marlin Volunteer Firefighter for several years. A celebration of Life will be held at a date announced later this week.