UPDATE: Sept. 23 at 5 p.m.
Following the tragic news that 13-year-old Dawson Rapp was killed in a golf cart crash in Lincoln County, he is being remembered by loved ones for his ability to make others smile and laugh.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home posted that Rapp, nicknamed "Monkey," enjoyed playing football, baseball, and basketball, along with listening to music, swimming, and playing video games.
"He was always thinking of others and had a heart of gold. Dawson left and unforgettable impression on so many lives," the post read.
Dawson leaves behind his father and mother, five siblings, and paternal grandparents.
The funeral home noted that Dawson's visitation will take place on Sept. 25 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. in the chapel of Southern Oaks Funeral Home with a funeral service to begin at 4 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the funeral home said donations can be made to the Dawson A. Rapp Memorial Fund C/O Southern Oaks Funeral Home.
A GoFundMe profile has been created to help Dawson's family with funeral expenses.
Original Story:
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is investigating after they say one juvenile was killed and another was injured in a golf cart crash on Sunday afternoon.
An investigation, according to officials, determined that a golf cart was traveling on South Fishing Creek Road when it left the roadway and overturned.
As a result, one juvenile was injured and another was taken to FT Logan ER, where he was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
Officials say that the incident remains under investigation.
Lincoln County Public Schools reported that seventh grader, Dawson Rapp, had died in a "tragic accident" over the weekend. Officials added that counseling services will be available for Lincoln County Middle School students.
"Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with Dawson’s family, friends, and everyone affected by this loss," a post from the school read.
