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Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 7, 2024.

Isaiah Jamaica Nathan Jack affectionately known as "Zay" passed away on November 5, 2024, in Springfield, Illinois, at the age of 44. Born on July 8, 1980, in Centreville, Illinois, Isaiah was cherished by many.

Isaiah graduated from Midwest Technical Institute with a certificate in heating & cooling. Isaiah's professional journey also included twenty plus years as a painter and builder with a decade of dedicated service with Dan Daweese Painting, where he was greatly valued for his expertise and contributions.

A man of many talents and interests, Isaiah was an avid reader and an expert painter. He possessed an impressive knowledge of the Bible and enjoyed engaging in deep, insightful discussions on its teachings. Beyond the pages and spiritual reflections, he was a very skilled handyman and craftsman, known for his woodworking and building or remodeling what ever came to his mind or yours for that matter. His ability to engage deeply with his projects reflected his overall approach to life - ease and precision. Despite his serious demeanor in professional settings, those close to him were familiar with his witty and humorous side.

Isaiah is survived by his parents, Linda Muldrow-Bacon and Keith Bacon; his children, Isaiah Jack II, Aarion Muldrow, and Elise Fuiten, Zariah Pierce; and his siblings, Mary Jane (Chris) McCleskey, Charles Muldrow, Chasity Muldrow, Toni (Charles) Hopkins, Larry Jack, Chandler Jack, Kiya Sain and Shalee Sain. He also leaves behind a loving extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Chandler and Lester Jack, Isaiah and Janie Mae Sain, father Larry Alexander Jack.

A celebration of life will be held to honor Isaiah's life on November 16, 2024, from 1 pm to 6 pm at the Xtreme Dreamz Car Club, 1635 Carpenter St., Springfield, IL. His legacy of a creative spirit, intellectual curiosity and humor will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Jamaica you will be truly missed!

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Gloria Kaye Schwartz

August 16, 2025

What a shame. Such a beautiful person gone. I just found out a week ago of your passing and all I could do was cry. I moved back here and wondered why I hadn't heard from you in so long. I even called your phone when I came back home hoping to connect with you. After I moved away you were one of the few people from here that I still talked to. You could always make me smile when I was having a bad day. We made a lot of plans for the future and now you're not here to complete our plans so guess I'm gonna have to do them on my own. I'll never forget your kindness and our talks. I loved when I'd get a notification on my phone and it's be a text from you. I miss you so much and I'll see you when I get to Heaven. You were special to me and I'll never forget you.

Diane

July 8, 2025

Miss you every single day!

Jasmen Muldrow

April 3, 2025

I can't stop thinking about you at least twice every single day. I love you dude!

November 25, 2024

To my very first friend. I am so heartbroken that you are gone! The words can even compare to the feeling! It's so hard to believe that I will never see your face, hear you voice or get another hug from you. We have been through a lot together over the years and I wish I could have been there with you one last time to listen, talk or complain or just hang out and eat some food..maybe even take a shot of Jack...I miss and love you so much you don't even know. Everyday without out you here is unbelievable. There will never be another like you! Love you to pieces

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Kaitlyn Welsh

November 19, 2024

Early 2000´s, Reynolds street, you were THAT guy, I had randomly been thinking about you for the past few months, just wondering how you were doing and where you were at in life, and it´s sad for the rest of us that you´re gone, but I know that this was a release for you, and I´m glad for you to finally be ok, driving by the block will always remind me of all the fun we had out there, you were definitely unforgettable.

Michelle Keuchler

November 15, 2024

11/15/24 12:30 am
My Dearest Jamaica,
Of course I'm going to write on your page ! You thought I wasn't?!? It's just taking me some time because your passing is The Hardest thing I have ever HAD to deal with. I'm not alone in that. And we have all had some pretty hard times, but THIS. When I first sat down to write a message to you a week ago, I ended up writing you a 3 page letter. We both know I can't put all of that out here, so I saved it and pasted it after your obit that I now have printed off. It has been on my to-do list to write here but I kept putting it off. Every piece of memory I put out in the world makes this situation more real each time and it breaks me down. Something happened tonight though that I know was a sign that you are now okay and will still check on me from time to time. It's just barely Friday and I still haven't packed my clothes to come home for your homegoing. I was in my room trying on stuff, hoping to find something that fits, a little cute yet still appropriate. I was having a tough time because not much fits right now. I had tried on at least 3 different outfits and then put on the frenchy with the cape. Bare with me because I have not completely lost my mind just yet. Out of nowhere, I start humming doot do doo do do duh duh do. And then "You're my ladyyyy". It completely came out of nowhere. I had even forgotten that THAT was "our song", that was over 27 years ago!!! God and the universe are amazing!!! While yes, I busted out crying, I also really quick asked God to still let you send me a sign from time to time. I now know with all of my heart that you are okay and with God and at peace, looking in on us.
It took the pressure off of me real quick, who cares what I look like on Saturday because you picked this one. <3
I'm also going to share that story, because I can't share the 3 page letter, even though this might end up being close to that. We had just started dating, we were young, I was a fresh 17 and you were mid 16. It was the first time I stayed the night at your house, no funny business. This was when everyone was staying at Mary's on 9th street. We slept on the couch in the living room and you had put "Lady" by D'Angelo on repeat, low volume and we went to sleep. When we woke up in the morning Mary was cracking up laughing, talking bout Ooohh Jamaica is in love!!! We were both just a little bit embarrassed. But from that point on, we were together AND that was our song.
Fast forward a couple years: Jamaica, between God, you and me, we were given the absolute greatest blessing of my life, our Son Isaiah Jamaica Nathan Jack II. You have always been sooo proud of him, not necessarily anything in specific, just of him and that his is Your Son. I still make sure to remind him of this, to make sure he knows how proud you have always been of him.
Needless to say, our relationship did not withstand the the trials of our youth (with a baby). But we were the greatest of friends during our relationship and even though there were many times we were less than friendly with each other after our split, we had a bond that was forever. I still loved you and you still loved me. That wasn't going anywhere regardless of what other relationships we found ourselves trying to be in. Because real love doesn't stop, it might change form but it doesn't ever stop. We weren't still in the love of our youth, but we have a love in the way of two people who have shared a lifetime of friendship and also less than friendly ship; sharing our hopes, fears, goals, setbacks, anger, happiness, accomplishments and everything in between. We are Family! I thank you for popping by and putting that song in my head, otherwise I would probably still be standing in my closet, sucking my thumb and looking at a bunch of clothes when that isn't where my energy should be right now.
I pray to God that all of us can get over the devastation of your physically leaving.
I pray to God that you continue to rest in everlasting peace!

Just know that I will probably keep talking to you forever, so I hope somehow that I am not disturbing that peace....

I LOVE YOU ALWAYS JAMAICA !
-Michelle

Bandit

November 13, 2024

I´m not sure where to start as I can´t believe im typing something like this about you ,

I meet you back in 2016 & you was so funny and out going & had silly little dances and could put a smile on anyone´s face . We spent a lot of time together and we would just talk for hours , you were so smart and intelligent , your absence is loud , you´re going to be missed by many .
Love you forever my Frisky
Your Bandit

April

November 11, 2024

The last time I saw you was at that club downtown. You gave me the biggest hug and then proceeded to throw me over your shoulder and run around the dance floor. You were one of the best people I´ve ever known and I´ll miss you forever lil bro

Staci Davis

November 8, 2024

I never got to meet you but always heard the most amazing things about you. You'll be missed so much. Love you.

Andrea Walker (Champer Jacks granddaughter)

November 8, 2024

I never had a chance to meet you but I loved you still the same.Your cousin Ondie

Tommie Sain

November 7, 2024

He is my cousin and all times we seen each other it was always good I Love You Boy Fro the moon and back You will be missed I Love you I´ll always remember you every time I look at family

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