Jacob C. "Jake" Crist, 23, of Richmond and former Connersville resident, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at his residence.
Jacob was born May 12, 1989 in Richmond to Christopher D. and Nancy Kay Ward Crist. In 2007, he graduated from Connersville High School and had begun preparation to attend college in Florida to major in video game design. Jacob was employed at NSK in Liberty as a computer numerical control machine operator. He enjoyed music and was learning to play the guitar.
"Jake" is survived by his mother: Nancy K. Crist; his father: Christopher D. Crist; his brother: C. Cody Crist; his paternal grandmother: Joan McClay, all of Connersville; aunts and uncles: Barbara and Bill Remley of Hagerstown; Millie and Carlos Largen of Connersville; Jim and Caroline Ward of Martinez, Georgia; Patsy and Jeff Daniel of Milton; Rob and Beth Fields of Richmond; Ann Crist of Connersville; and several cousins, including: Robbie and Mike Remley, Tyler and Katie Russell and Kim Keller.
Jacob was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather: Elmer Crist; and his maternal grandparents: James N. Ward and Rose Ann Ward.
A celebration of life memorial service will be conducted at 12 p.m. Monday at Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Myers Chapel, Connersville. Friends may visit at the funeral home from 10 a.m. Monday until the time of service where memorial contributions may be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses. For additional information and to send condolences or memories, go to www.ShowalterBlackwellLong.com
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May 10, 2013
My deepest condolences go out to the Crist family. Very sorry to hear of the loss of a great person with such a bright future.
April 29, 2013
Robert Bennett
Nancy & Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. My God give you strength to face the days ahead. Sincerely, Robert &Esther Bennett
April 29, 2013
Marcy Houston
Nancy and family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you all in this time! Jake was a great kid and I hope that you find strength in God till you can meet again! Many hugs and prayers your way!
Olin and Marcy Houston
Orange
April 28, 2013
Lisa Collett
Nancy and Family, Roland and I are keeping you in our prayers daily. Nancy, I wish I could just hug away the pain you are feeling. I pray God will just hold you ever so tight in His arms of love and comfort you and your family. Love you so much. Lisa & Roland Collett
April 27, 2013
Dear Nancy and Cody, I'm so sad for you. Prayers will be for your strength. May HE provide strength to get you thru this time. Lovingly, Deanna Barricklow Wade (Mary Gray)
April 26, 2013
Donna CoyleFeeback
Dear Nancy & family: you are in my prayers & I will never forget Jacob. Hold on to Jesus. Love from Donna Coyle-Feeback
April 26, 2013
vicki ledford mccarty
Chris, Nancy and all of Jake's family. my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. i didnt have the pleasure of knowing Jake, but our familes have worked together whether it be at roots dresser, maces grocery and even kmart at some point over the years. may God comfort you all with peace and love at what has to be one of the most difficult times of your lives. sincerely, vicki
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