Silas Henry Diedrich of Murfreesboro, TN went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Friday, February 2, 2018. He was born in Nashville, TN to Tom and Jessica Diedrich. His family attends New Vision Baptist Church.

In the brief life that Silas lived, he has already positively changed lives forever. Although he will be missed dearly by many, his parents and family have faith that his impact is a part of God's bigger plan. He is loved beyond measure by his parents and brother, and so many others. As believers in Christ, his parents and family will look forward to the day they will be reunited with him again.

Silas is survived by his parents, Tom and Jessica Diedrich; brother, Isaac Diedrich; grandparents, Hank and Ila Eisenga of Murfreesboro, Joe Diedrich and Barb Joy both of Knoxville, TN; great-grandparents, Robert and Marlene Hoekstra of Grand Rapids, MI, David Joy and Lois Diedrich both of Alpena, MI; and numerous aunts and uncles, Derek Eisenga and his family of Nashville, TN, Rachel Harden and her family of Murfreesboro, Brittany Clark and her family of Murfreesboro, Tim Diedrich and his family of Knoxville, Sarah Stewart and her family of Knoxville, and Lisa Diedrich of Leadville, CO. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Brandon Eisenga, and great-grandparents, John and Gert Eisenga, Beverly Joy, and Bernard Diedrich.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 10:00am at Evergreen Cemetery. Brad White will officiate.