Funeral Service and Visitation

The funeral service for Dylan will be held Saturday at 11:00am at Trinity Baptist Church in Calhoun, GA. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00-9:00pm at Trinity Baptist.

In lieu of flowers, Gary and Debbie have asked that donations be made to the Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church building fund.

Memorial Service

Dylan's memorial service has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 3 at 11:00am at Wake Crossroads Baptist Church. The church is located at 3329 Forestville Road Raleigh, NC, 27616.

Arrangements for the funeral in Georgia have not yet been finalized, but they will be posted here as soon as information is available.

Update 5/31 6:30pm

Today at 4:55pm Dylan went home to be with the Lord after his long battle in the hospital. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family members. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to all of you who have joined them in prayer these past weeks and months. Your love and support have meant a great deal to them, as they will continue to in these days ahead. Although they are understandably grieving now, they also rejoice that Dylan is in the presence of the Lord Jesus at this very moment. As the Apostle Paul said, "to depart and be with Christ is far better."

Both a memorial service in North Carolina and a funeral service in Georgia are being planned, and details regarding the arrangements will be posted here on the blog as soon as they become available. Once again, the Shugart family conveys its thanks to all of you.

*Some have asked for Gary and Debbie's address for the purpose of sending cards. It is 2601-112 Garden Hill Dr. Raleigh, NC 27614.

Update 5/29 11:45pm

There still is not much change in Dylan tonight. His blood pressure and heart rate continue to drop. Continue to pray for strength and rest for Debbie, Gary and their family.

Update from tonight's visit 11:45pm

A handful of OMV church family brought dinner and dessert tonight to the family. There was a lot of hugs, tears, encouragements and prayers. There is not much change with Dylan condition except his blood pressure continues to weaken. Gary and Debbie, along with the family, just ask that you continue to pray for strength, peace, and patience on God's timing & perfect will. May God grant them exactly what they need during this very hurting time. God Bless all of you! Keep praying and encouraging the Shugart family.

Update from today's visit 5:30pm

There isn't a room available in the BMTU to transfer Dylan today. This is unfortunate as Gary and Debbie would like whatever time that is remaining to be spent in this area of the hospital because it grants them much privacy. Dylan continues to rest peacefully with no dialysis, no antibiotics and a mild sedative for pain. He sleeps a lot and is not very aware of his surroundings. At times he does recognize Gary and Debbie. Just continue to pray for the families patience and that a room would open up in the BTMU ASAP for Dylan to be transfered.

Update From Family 10:30am

Late yesterday afternoon Dylan was taken off dialysis and his feeding tube was removed. He had a somewhat restful night last night and will be moved from the ICU room back to the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit (BMTU) room on the 5th floor. This room is more private and quiet without all the distractions that the ICU room entails. Continue to pray that the move will go smoothly and that this more private and quiet room will be a blessing for Dillon, Gary and Debbie. Pray for the family as they continue to support Gary and Debbie, emotionally, spiritually and physically.