"Jake" John Wakefield Sperry

"Jake" John Wakefield Sperry died unexpectantly on 2/1/2025 in Clayton, Ga at the age of 48. Jake is deeply loved and missed by his family and circle of friends. Jake was so many things: strong, zany, adventurous, fun, funny, mischievous, able to be himself, passionate, creative, smart, wise, gentle, sensitive and ever so caring. He had a kind, open heart that was loved by all who were touched and blessed by his sweet being.

He loved animals, especially his tuxedo cat Albert Einstein, so named for his intelligence. Albert's name reflects Jake's wonderfully quirky humor and fun way in life. He loved nature, the outdoors, camping and hiking in the high desert of the southwest, drum circles in Appalachia and being on the water in the low country. He loved gardening and doing anything meticulous with his hands. He loved his family and friends. His relationship with Isaac, his surrogate grandchild, was a gift to them both. Jake loved live music, especially jam bands and was able to enjoy this passion through the efforts of his brother Paul. Their ventures together were a respite from his daily struggles with pain.

Jake's sweet and giving nature was reflected in his starting classes to become a massage therapist at the time of his death. He was excited about the path he had chosen and was in a "good place" when he so suddenly died.

Jake is survived by his mother Annie Steele (Peter), father John Sperry (Mary Edna Fraser), brother Paul Sperry, nieces Eliza and Emily Sperry and their mother Pam Sperry, stepsister Sarah Robles (Enrique), stepbrother Ben Steele (Liz), stepsisters LaBanna and Reba Fraser, his extended family of Loverings and his cat Albert Einstein. He was preceded in death by his wife Lauren.

A memorial service will be held on February 22 at 2:00pm at Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at this link for Jake's Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Memorial Page: https://give.cff.org/tribute/JakeSperry.