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Jacob R. Perry
Born: May 24, 1991
Died: March 14, 2019
Jacob "Jake" R. Perry, 27, of Morris, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 14, 2019. He was born May 24, 1991 in Decatur, IL, the son of Michael (Jen) Perry and Kathy Walker Perry.
Raised and educated in Morris, Jake graduated from Morris High School with the Class of 2010. He loved sports and was a phenomenal athlete, playing basketball, football and soccer. A very social person, Jake loved helping out his family and friends and had a passion for animals. He was a self-taught piano and guitar player.
Jake struggled with mental illness but was recovering. Through the local mental health court program, Jake found himself and was making great strides for himself along with making many new friends. Jake had a love for God and believed in the Lord. He was the most kind-hearted person one could ever meet.
He is survived by his parents; brothers, Matthew (Danielle) of Coal City; Timothy of Morris; and Jeffrey of Wheaton; step-sisters: Alexa Shaw of Morris; Ashley and Liz Shaw, both of Peru; and step-brother, Sam Shaw of Peru; niece, Autumn, and nephew, Jace; his maternal grandparents, Ed and Carol Walker of Mazon; and paternal grandmother, Mary Lou Perry of Kansas City.
Preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Bob Perry "Papa Bob."
Visitation will be held 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home. Enhanced video tributes will be played during the visitation. A Celebration of Jake's Life will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 18, 2019 at Peace Chapel Assembly of God, located at 852 School Street, Morris, and officiated by Pastor Bob Hahn. Burial will be in Mazon Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jake's name to the Grundy County Health Department Perry Fund, 1320 Union Street, Morris IL 60450.
Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W. Washington Street, Morris, IL. For further information visit the website at www.ucdaviscallahan.com or contact the funeral home at 815-942-0084. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting the website.
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My deepest condolences to family and loved ones.
Tealla Coney
March 20, 2019
Gone too soon but never forgotten. Please find peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who fall asleep in death are precious in his eyes. (Psalm 116:15)
AC
March 19, 2019
You were my roommate at Abraxas. We got to know each other over the next several months. Then we just graduated WRAP group together. Gonna miss you buddy.Nick Kochenburg.
Nick Kochenburg
March 18, 2019
Mike thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Molly Thrasher
March 18, 2019
Molly Thrasher
March 18, 2019
I am so sorry for the family of this young man. I didn't know him personally, but I did know of him, in Morris. My condolences to his family.
Tina Butcher
March 17, 2019
a loved one
March 16, 2019
a loved one
March 16, 2019
I worked with jake and he was such an amazing man. I'm gonna miss you dude
Anna Misener
Coworker
March 16, 2019
a loved one
March 16, 2019
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