Dakota James Burns entered eternity on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025, at the age of 24. Born on Thursday, August 31st, 2000, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Dakota was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend whose light will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Dakota was a graduate of New Albany High School, Class of 2019. He devoted himself to his work at Home Depot, where he was a valued team member in the Garden Center at the New Albany location. Dakota had a passion for gaming and technology. He had an incredible enthusiasm for computers and video games, fueling a lifelong interest that he enjoyed sharing with others.

Dakota's smile and warm presence touched everyone he met. A loving husband, devoted father, and devoted son, Dakota's proudest achievement was his beautiful daughter, EmmaJean Burns, whom he adored with all his heart.

Dakota is survived by his loving wife, Paizley Burns; his father, Jeffrey Burns (Brittany) and his mother, Amanda Burns (Scott); his treasured daughter, EmmaJean Burns; his brothers, Dalton Burns (Cheyann) and Daniel Burns (Ashley Jones); and his sisters, Lilliana Burns and Layla Burns. Dakota also leaves to cherish his memory, his grandfather, Willard Clark (Sherry),  his grandmothers, Rhonda Clark and Gayle Faith and his brothers-in-law, Zack Hardin and Timmy Hardin. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Joyce Clark, whose memory he held dearly.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Garr Funeral Home (7806 Highway 311, Sellersburg, Indiana 47172). Visitation will be held on Friday from 3:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

In this time of grief, the family requests that donations be made directly to the funeral home to help ease the burden of final expenses.