PFC Jacob Andrew Straw

PFC Jacob Andrew Straw PFC Jacob Andrew Straw, 21, of Rockledge, Fla., formerly of Pennsylvania Furnace, passed away Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008. Jacob attended Ferguson Elementary School, was a member of the State College Youth Wrestling team, and enjoyed returning to central Pennsylvania each year to hunt with friends and family. Jacob was a 2006 graduate of Westshore Jr/Sr High School, Melbourne, Fla., and a member of Space Coast Crew. He attended Brevard Community College before enlisting in the U.S. Army. Jacob completed Army Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, S.C., on Dec. 16, and was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Badge. Jacob is survived by his parents, Dan and Laura Straw, of Rockledge, Fla.; sisters, Sarah, of Frederick, Md., and Erin, of Tallahassee, Fla.; a brother, Jarrod, of Rockledge, Fla.; grandparents, Donald and Mabel Straw, of State College; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jacob was preceded in death by his grandmother, Kathryn Joan Wells, of Houserville. Jacob was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Visitation and a memorial service were held on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, in the chapel at First Baptist Church of Merritt Island, Merritt Island, Fla. Interment took place at the Riverview Cemetery in Cocoa, Fla. Memorial contributions may be made at www.aircalvary.com/contribute and specify "Gabon aircraft" to receive the contribution.