Sgt. Dillon Black Foxx, 22, of Traverse City and formerly of Tennessee, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, the result of injuries sustained while serving in the United States Army in western Afghanistan. Dillon was born Dec. 2, 1987, to parents Robert Lentz and Trina (Stewart) Pfau in Traverse City.

Dillon served his country, enlisting at the age of 18 with the United States Army's 1st Battalion. He was in Afghanistan as a member of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division out of Fort Bragg, N.C., supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Dillon was a 2006 graduate of Traverse City West High School; prior to that he attended school in Tennessee, where he participated in wrestling and track. Dillon enjoyed the outdoors and often spent time camping or enjoying nature. He was a caring friend, willing to help. He was outgoing yet continued to be humble. Dillon could be found reading or taking the time to write or sketch in one of his notebooks.

Dillon was given great joy over the birth of his son, Kaiden, and was a proud father. Dillon will be remembered by those who had the opportunity to meet him, serve with him or love him.

Dillon is survived by his mother, Trina Pfau of Manton; father, Robert Lentz of Tennessee; his seven-month-old son, Kaiden Levi Foxx; Kaiden's mother, Jessica Cross; two brothers, Chad (Andrienne) Stewart and their son, Blake, currently stationed with the United States Marine Corps in California, and Dale Blakeslee of Manton; two sisters, Savannah Lentz and Lenzy Blakeslee, both of Manton; grandparents, Linda Stewart, Linda Gale, and Walter Lentz; great-grandmother, Fern (Ben) Chupp; his uncle, Chuck (Bonnie) Stewart; an aunt, Alisha (Les) Wormell; and many other loving family members, friends and comrades of the service.