Dakota Jay Diver, age 19, of Rutherfordton, NC passed away on August 23, 2016 . Dakota was the son of Samantha Epley and Nelson Epley Jr. Left to cherish his memory are his brothers CJ Diver, Payton Diver, and Nelson Epley III. Grandmother Georgette Kissinger of Holden Beach, NC. Grandparents Nelson and Linda Epley of Rutherfordton, Nephew Christopher Diver Jr of Spindale, Uncles Everette Yoder and wife Ashley, Josh Austin and wife Ashley, and a number of cousins. Dakota was sweet, loving, full of life, and a hard worker. He enjoyed working on cars, playing golf and listening to music. A memorial service will be held at 6:00PM on Friday August 26, 2016 at Crowe’s Mortuary with Rev. Brandon Wood officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.