Dalton (D.J.) "Superman" Lacey
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Dalton (D.J.) “Superman” Lacey
20 a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 11, 2010 at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on July 8, 1990 in Springdale, Arkansas, the son of Mitchell (Sonny) and Julie A. Carr Lacey.
D.J. graduated from Prairie Grove High School in 2009 and was currently a student at Arkansas Career Training Institute in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He adored his family and everyone at ACTI where he will be very missed and always loved accepted and remembered. He was a true fighting Tiger, he loved supporting the Prairie Grove football teams, cheering on his brothers. He loved NASCAR, monster trucks and fixing cars.
He was the oldest living Hypoplastic Left Heart patient at Children’s Hospital, who took care of him for 20 years. He made such an impression on the nurses and doctors from 20 years ago that they still kept in touch with him. He was not only a pioneer in surviving heart defects, but a true gift from God. Hearts all over the world from Japan to Australia broken from his loss, but just as many from just as far away were healed because of what he allowed doctors to learn from his condition. People always told him he had on old soul in his eyes. He knew this day would come, he was only waiting for his body to catch up to his soul. D.J. walked with God so many times and this time could not leave God’s side to come back to us. This journey is complete he is safe and healthy and happy with our Father in Heaven.
Survivors include his father and mother of the home; one sister, Tira Lacey Swafford of Springdale, Arkansas; two brothers, Braiden Lacey and Jacob Lacey both of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one niece, Chloe Mae Swafford of Springdale, Arkansas; grandparents, Mitchell and Joyce Lacey of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Virginia Roberts of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Catherine and Joe Carlock of Rogers, Arkansas, Delmas and Christine Carr of Indiana, two great grandmothers, Bondola Lacey of Prairie Grove, Arkansas and Cassie Car of Virginia, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
20 a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord on Monday, October 11, 2010 at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on July 8, 1990 in Springdale, Arkansas, the son of Mitchell (Sonny) and Julie A. Carr Lacey.
D.J. graduated from Prairie Grove High School in 2009 and was currently a student at Arkansas Career Training Institute in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He adored his family and everyone at ACTI where he will be very missed and always loved accepted and remembered. He was a true fighting Tiger, he loved supporting the Prairie Grove football teams, cheering on his brothers. He loved NASCAR, monster trucks and fixing cars.
He was the oldest living Hypoplastic Left Heart patient at Children’s Hospital, who took care of him for 20 years. He made such an impression on the nurses and doctors from 20 years ago that they still kept in touch with him. He was not only a pioneer in surviving heart defects, but a true gift from God. Hearts all over the world from Japan to Australia broken from his loss, but just as many from just as far away were healed because of what he allowed doctors to learn from his condition. People always told him he had on old soul in his eyes. He knew this day would come, he was only waiting for his body to catch up to his soul. D.J. walked with God so many times and this time could not leave God’s side to come back to us. This journey is complete he is safe and healthy and happy with our Father in Heaven.
Survivors include his father and mother of the home; one sister, Tira Lacey Swafford of Springdale, Arkansas; two brothers, Braiden Lacey and Jacob Lacey both of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one niece, Chloe Mae Swafford of Springdale, Arkansas; grandparents, Mitchell and Joyce Lacey of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Virginia Roberts of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Catherine and Joe Carlock of Rogers, Arkansas, Delmas and Christine Carr of Indiana, two great grandmothers, Bondola Lacey of Prairie Grove, Arkansas and Cassie Car of Virginia, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday evening from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Prairie Grove Christian Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Final Resting Place
General
Jul 8, 1990
Oct 11, 2010
20
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Tributes
DJ was a wonderful person, He will missed so much and we really adored him. I am glad we got to know him. My 11yr old had a crush on him when he was dating my older daughter. He was so sweet and very kind person and always had a place in our heart here. The Stout family
Tammy Stout - Friend
In this difficult time I am comforted to know that DJ is in God's hands, the same God who guided through all the challenges he faced to this point. He was a unique young man who survived things that most kids born when he was did not. Please remember his joy for living and the fact that he knew his family loved him every day. What a wonderful family you were to him throughout his whole life, even in the end. God Bless you all, Paul Seib
Paul Seib, M.d. - Doctor Friend
DJ, you will be missed very much. We love you, and it gives up much happiness and relief to know that you are finally at peace and not hurting anymore. We love you. Rest in Peace SuperMan.
Chelsy Starr, Seth Wyatt, & Oakley Wyatt - Family Friends
you will always be in our hearts Dalton We love you buddy . R.I.P
Heather Bentley - Went To Prairie Grove High School / Acti
Im sorry for your lost. he was a great guy. He was funny and sweet.. He's in a better place now. Watchin over all of us..My thoughts and prayers goes out to his family..RIP DJ You will be truly missed but never forgotten!!
Kara Bryant - Known Him Through His Sister Tira
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and many friends of DJ. I was blessed to have taken care of DJ.
Tonya Green Rn - Nurse
So sorry to hear of DJ's passing. He was such a sweet kid. DJ was in my US History class when he was a junior. I have several memories of him drawing cars in his notebook when he should have been taking history notes. It might have irked me at the time - although I could never be angry with him! - but now they are precious memories of him for me. I will never forget DJ! I pray the family can find some comfort in this time.
Mandy Hunt - Former Teacher
Sonny and Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength to make it through this very difficult time. D.J. put up a great fight.
Lorena McConnell - Ach
To the entire Lacey family this is heartbreaking I know that DJ lived for God and together they are walking through the streets of heaven rejoicing! He fought his entire life to help the doctors better understand things like his condition and that is amazing, he gave an awesome gift to a lot of people even people that he didnt know!!! Knowing him was an awesome privledge... DJ will be missed by so many people!!!! He was an awesome young man and will be missed forever!!! God Bless you DJ Rest In Peace, we will be waiting to see in Heaven...
Patti Dersam - Knew From School
My thoughts and prayers are with with you during this undoubtedly difficult time. We will carry DJ in our hearts always.
Hilary Harber - Ach Social Worker
We are truly sorry for the loss of your son! There are no words that can be said or written which will remove the pain your family is going through. We can only tell you that our prayers go out to your family daily. May you have comfort in the wonderful memories that you have of DJ.
Mike And Tina Birchfield - Friend
We remember D.J. when he came in the feed store with Bondola, he was one special guy as was all the kids.Our prayers for the whole family.
Bobby And Dianna Russell
i was sorry to hear about dj. but i know that he is with God now. dj was pretty much a life long friend and i loved him to pieces. i always knew that dj would make me laugh if i was sad. he drew mw a mustang and i will keep that drawing forever. i will miss him dearly and my thoughts and prayers are with the family. Dj r.i.p. buddy i will miss you tremendously.
Kimberly McCawley - Friend
D.J. was a good friend and an amazing person. He was always first to comfort and last to judge. He treated everyone like they were his best friend. I'll miss him every day.
Krystal Ward - Friend
DJ was always the sweetest child. He had a smile on his face no matter what.He wanted to help others any time they needed it.It was a true pleasure getting to know and teach him. I will never forget him.God bless you Sonny,Julie and your entire family for your loss.
Pattie Mendenhall - Teacher
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you are able to find some peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. One day you will meet again and your hearts will be re-united.
Brenda Teague Yandell - Friend Of D.j.'s Father Mitch (sonny)
Just wanted to say so sorry for your lost. Bless you all as you go on through life.
Roger And Carol Hulse & Family - Freind
I just want to let dj mom and dad that he was a really nice guy and that he always helped me in class and made we laugh and I remember when he made me a picture of moster trucks I just wanted his family know that you guys will be in my prayers
Chrissy
Words cannot tell you how my heart hurts for you right now. My prayers have been and will be with you each day. DJ was a great kid!! He always had a smile on his face and entertained me on many a bus ride or in my office at the Jr. High with some funny story that he had to tell. Please rest assured that he is healed now and I know that God will heal you as well.
Lisa Farmer - Pgs Faculty/bus Driver
DJ..... wow..... what an awesome young man he was..... there will never be a day go by that one of us wont think about DJ or wonder what he would think of this or that.... he was always such a joy to be around... if you didnt have a smile when DJ got there, you would have before he was gone.... there are truly no words to describe this young man that would make people understand the kind, loving and understanding person he was... for those of us who had the honor to know DJ we will greive what we have lost but we know not to grieve for him because he is in a better place and still smiling as always... for those of you who didnt know him I am so sorry you will not have the pleasure of meeting this unique and loving person.... rest in peace DJ and know that one day we will meet each other with a warm embrace... see ya in Heaven when i get there.....
Debbie Dersam
To the Lacey Family, On behalf of the Administration, Faculty, Staff, and Student Body of Arkansas Career Training Institute and the Hot Springs Rehabilitation Center, I wish to express our sincere condolences in the passing of Dalton "Superman". He was a vibrant part of the student body and very well liked. I have had numerous students in my office over the last two days who have all expressed deep sadness and a sincere feeling of loss. They all however have reflected on the joy and happiness that D.J. brought to thier lives. he has touched many hearts and souls in his life and I know that his amazing attitude and personality will continue to live within others for many years to come. ACTI has been blessed with his presence and please know that you will continue to be in our prayers in the days, weeks, and months to come. It is our desire that in this hour, you will reflect on the amazing journey he has made and that the peace, that scripture says is a "peace that surpasseth all understanding" will rest within your hearts. Know in this hour he IS with his creator, maker, and father in Heaven above. My his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace, through the mercies of our Lord Jesus Christ. In loving remembrance, Fr. Rick, Chaplain, ACTI/HSRC
Rev. Fr. Rick Ward-Harder, Ph.d., D.min. - Chaplain - Arkansas Career Training Inst
Sorry for your lose remember him as ababy in unit.Thanks for the love and encouragment you gave him in his fight and the precious time you had with him.Jeremy Daniell RN
Jeremy Daniell - Rn Cvicu Ach Nights Shift
Sonny and Julie, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart weeps for you and your family. I pray that God will give you peace and comfort knowing that Dalton is with Him now..free from pain and any suffering. I am honored to have known your family, even if for such a short time. Dalton will never be forgotton by me and my family. Love and hugs to you both.
Lori Emerick - Ach
Im so sorry to hear about Dalton's passing, I will miss him greatly! He was always there for me to talk to! He was kind, caring, nice, and he had his stubborn side. But he is one true friend i will never forget! My thoughts and prayers are with you guys! RIP Superman!
Gina Bunch - Friend
Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. May God bless you and give you His perfect comfort.
Brian Eble - Physician
Twenty years is really such a short time, but know that you were blessed to have had D.J.. He will always be with you in your hearts and memories. I remember him as a sweet, happy little boy. When he was in kindergarten and we walked down town to the fire station, I wanted him to let me pull him in a wagon, but he didn't want any part of it. So we set off on our walk and I ended up carrying him part of the way. He would walk a ways and then I would carry him a little ways and then he would want to walk some more. He was a great kid and will be missed by many. Know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Patsy Quinton - Kindergarten Teacher
julie and sonny,i am so sorry,cant even imagine but do know the lord will give you strength..1 corinthians eyes have not seen nor ears heard what the Lord hath prepared for them that love him...kjv he has a new body now..love you all pray for you everday
Tracie Drymon - Julies Friend We Were Like Sisters A Ti
Funeral Service
10:00 am
Prairie Grove Christian Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Visitation
6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Final Resting Place
General
Jul 8, 1990
Oct 11, 2010
20
Documents