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Jacob Counts Obituary
DELAWARE — Jacob Matthew "Bugs" Counts, 19, of Newark, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, May 5, 2017 at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus.
He was born April 25, 1998, in Delaware, Ohio, to Jason Counts and Franceska (Coe) Counts, and attended the Oakstone Academy in Columbus.
Jacob enjoyed cars, raising his chickens, John Deere tractors, and watching The Weather Channel and The Walking Dead. He also enjoyed fishing and camping.
Left to cherish his memory are his mother and stepfather, Franceska Counts and Mark Sethman of Newark; father and stepmother, Jason and Tammi Counts of Delaware; half-sisters, Heather, Rachel, Athenea; half-brothers, Michael, Ethan, Ian Brody Counts, and Jonah Counts; maternal grandparents, Hedwig and Stephen Coe of Ostrander; paternal grandparents, Greg and Wanda Counts of Columbus; uncles, Andrew Coe (fiance' Courtney) of Sunbury, Christopher (Vicki) Coe of Lakewood and Scotty (Lisa) Counts of London; aunt, Amanda Counts of Columbus; several cousins, and two lifelong friends Leia O'Leary and Kelsey Patrick both of Delaware.
Jacob was preceded in death by a half-brother, Lucas James Counts.
The family will receive friends on Monday, May 8, 2017 from 5-8 p.m. and 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday at the Snyder Rodman Funeral Center, 101 Valleyside Drive (formerly 1510 W. William St.), Delaware, where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor Paul McCullough officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Contributions in Jacob's memory may be made to: tubiefriends.com or The Turtle Hospital, 2396 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050.
The Snyder Rodman Funeral Center of Delaware is honored to serve the Counts family.
To share a fond memory of Jacob or to offer a condolence to his family, please visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jacob Counts
May 12, 2017
May the God of all comfort be with the family and give you peace.
Patricia& Victoria Swift
May 11, 2017
I am so glad that I was able to be a part of Jacob's life. He was simply amazing!! Franceska, Vicky and I send prayers of sympathy on your loss. He is an angel of God now. Praying for his entire family.
Chrissy
May 9, 2017
I will miss him always smiling and laughing. Also having one of his cars especially from Cars his Lightning.
Sara
May 8, 2017
I will miss seeing his face. He was an amazing person. I'm glad i was able to know him. I'm so sorry his family and our world has to mourn him but i know he is truly happy now.
Stephanie D
May 8, 2017
Angels surround us and watch over us giving comfort and support when we are in need. Know that Jacob is there amongst those angels and will always be with you and for you!
S B
May 8, 2017
I am so sorry for the family's loss. You may find comfort through prayer and God's loving promise found at John 6:40.
May 8, 2017
Sorry for your loss, may the God of all comfort be with you and your family.
Colorado
Mindi Campbell
May 8, 2017
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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