Dalton Reese Lopez, 24, of China Spring, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday morning December 13, 2020.
Service Information: Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m., Sunday, December 27, at Lake Shore Funeral Home. Due to the current COVID-19 mandate, limited seating will be available. For those who are unable to attend, the service will be live streamed. Click Here to View the Live Stream. Burial will follow in China Spring Cemetery. Visitation will be available from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, December 26, at Lake Shore Funeral Home.
Dalton was born May 28, 1996 in Waco to Dion and Wanda (Moore) Lopez. Dalton attended China Spring Schools from kindergarten through high school graduation. At a young age, Dalton gave his life to God and was baptized. Around 5th grade he picked up Kaleb Butler, his best friend/brother. Dalton was so excited when he was accepted to Tarleton State University, where he quickly found his place with the Tarleton Plowboys and was a strong positive influence on them still.
Dalton packed so much goodness, kindness and life into his short 24 years. He received various honors, awards, recognitions and scholarships while attending China Spring. He was a proud member of the Cougar Band where he excelled as a musician and friend. He was one of the Proudest Tarleton Texans you could have ever met. During his time as a Plowboy, Dalton became a leader, mentor, advisor and most loyal and trusting friend to all his Plowboy brothers as well as to everyone on campus. In spring of 2019 he was crowned Lord Tarleton and graduated shortly after in December of 2019. Dalton truly did bleed purple. During his college years he discovered his love for live music and had a few local bands that he followed loyally. He was just beginning his life after graduation, working at Nucor and living with his best friend/brother Kaleb in Dallas, Tx. Dalton will forever be remembered for his joy and happiness and that big ol’ smile that he shared everywhere with everyone he met.
Dalton was preceded in death by his uncle, Ken Moore II and his 100-year-old great grandmother, Lizzie Withers.
He is survived by his parents, Dion Lopez and Wanda Lopez; siblings, Jordan McNamara (brother-in-law David McNamara) and Kaleb Butler; grandparents, Kenneth and Mary Jo Moore and Angie and Joe Martinez; his most beloved nephew, Waylon McNamara; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and countless friends.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Wanda and family, I am so sorry for your loss.Dalton was a sweetie and wonderful young man he will be missed dearly.I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.God Bless all of you. Jesus gained a angel.
I am so sorry for your loss. May God hold each and every one of you close during this difficult time. Praying for the family. 🙏
I’m so heartbroken for the family. Dalton was a wonderful kid and turned into a great man. He will be missed by everyone he touched in his life. If you need to talk sis I’m only a phone call away. God needed a special angel by his side. Love you all. 💔😪
I’m sorry for your loss ,if you need anything let me know ..prayers for you and family
I’m so very sorry for your loss, I pray for you, Dion and family.
Praying for your family 🙏🏼
🙏🏻Prayers for all of the family and friends who lost this amazing man🙏🏻
Kalebs Aunt Missi
It is so awful to hear of his passing. He is considered to me to be one of my childhood best friends. There are so many cherished memories that will never be forgotten. Praying for family, love to y’all
Dion , Angie and family, I am so sorry for your loss! We are not suppose to bury our young children and grandchildren! Praying for God to give you peace and comfort during this time! With love, Sadie and Della
I’m so sorry for your loss. Dalton was such a sweet and funny guy. He always had me laughing in band. He will be missed dearly.
Dalton was such a sweet young man. He accomplished a lot in his little time with us. His winning smile and sweet personality will be greatly missed. Sending you many prayers for comfort and blessing. He was and still is a treasure.
We were very saddened about Dalton’s passing. We just saw him on Oct 25th. I met him and Jordan when he was younger. He loved his family. He had a sweet sweet Spirit. I am praying for your family with peace and comfort from the Holy Spirit 🙏.