Dylan grew up in Sarasota where he recently graduated from Riverview High School. He was a star athlete, excelling in both Football and Track. He was currently attending Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan where he was fulfilling his dream of playing college athletics. Dylan will be remembered most for his infectious smile, sense of humor, and ability to brighten everyone’s day. He loved his family and friends. He loved his teammates and coaches from the Sarasota Seminole Football, The Kings and Queens of Basketball, Amp Athletics Training, Prospect Combines, and Cal Ripken Baseball League. Everyone that knew him, knew he was a devoted Baltimore Ravens fans. He enjoyed life to the fullest, worked hard, and always put his family first. He helped anyone who needed it.
Dylan is survived by his mother Dianne, Step-Father Nate Wilson, Step-Brother Nate Wilson Jr, Brother Natron Wilson, Sister Elizabeth Wilson, Half-Sister Alexandria (Jenkins) Jackson (Memphis, Tennessee), nephew Nate Wilson III, Grandparents Susan and Paul Allard, Linda Ann Wilson, several loving aunts and uncles; Pam Allard (Orlando), Amanda and Chris Elam (Wesley Chapel), Paul and Dana Allard (Tampa), Christine and Ben Sharpe (Bradenton), Alma Jenkins (Sarasota), Constance King (Atlanta, GA), Matthew Turner (Sarasota), Reggie (Stephanie) Wilson (Palmetto), Bridget Jones (Sarasota) and many cousins.
A Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home – Wiegand Chapel at 7454 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231.
A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022 at Incarnation Catholic Church at 2901 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34239. The family will be wearing purple and black to honor Dylan’s love for the Baltimore Ravens, please feel free to join us. Friday’s services will also be livestreamed and a link to the stream can be found on Incarnation’s home page at https://incarnationchurch.org/.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
“Support for Dylan Jenkins and Family” @https://gofund.me/f292e12b
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18