Dana Judson Coley, 61, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2023, at Gordon Hospice House.

Dana was born and raised in Statesville, graduated from North Iredell High School in 1980 and attended Catawba College in Salisbury. He was a sports enthusiast, having played football at North Iredell and Catawba College. He was disability retired from NGK Mooresville.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Melton Coley.

Dana is survived by his mother, Gwen Anderson Coley; brother, Darrin Anderson Coley; uncle and aunt, and Allen and Jaye Lippard; along with numerous cousins. Additionally, he is survived by his best friend and fur baby, Brooklyn.

He enjoyed time with his friends at the 33 1/3 record shop downtown and attended Fairview Baptist Church.

Memorial service will be conducted 12 noon on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at Fairview Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Scott Eanes and Rev. Paull Hill officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Fairview Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fairview Baptist Church, 349 Turnersburg Highway, Statesville, NC 28625 or Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the Gordon Hospice House and to Dana’s primary caregivers; Dr. Tara Frankhouser, Dr. Jen Li and Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County for their love and support through this difficult time.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.