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Jacob Wilson Obituary
Wilson, Jacob Kent, 23, died June 7, 2017, Knox Funeral Home.
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Chasity Winburn
June 7, 2025
Well I heard Anne Wilson's song 7th of June I live in ky only about a hour from lexington, I had all my babies at st Joseph east for women in lexington so I am familiar with the area. Anyways it was neat to me that your from lexington and I've been there so many times, and I heard this song and I just was searching up the situation and his obituary here popped up, so I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for your loss and even tho it's been so many years ago, it doesn't seem like that long does it? GOD really does heal pain and make the heavy, lighter. Today I pray for you and your family and I truly hope u stay close to JESUS. It's so easy to get caught up. I do. I have. And I am. But we all need a reminder to bring us back to the quiet place with GOD. I am here to tell u that I care about your loss and I hope you all the best today on this 7th of June I hope you have peace today in the Lords presence ♡
Robin Lewis
June 2, 2025
Ann Wilson and family I'm so sorry for your loss. The loss of Jacob and Ann Wilson's testimony brought me to God I read Ann Wilson's book and have her albums she is so beautiful! I now have a personal relationship with my Jesus thanks to Ann Wilson's testimony and the loss of her brother. I loss my mom 2years ago and struggled really hard. But with Ann Wilson's sharing her story I am doing so much better and know there is a God and that's where my mother is. I have both of her albums and listen to them all the time and praise God as I sing along with the words Thank you so much for changing my life God bless you and your family!
Grace Isakson
May 20, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss but i'm glad you get to share your gift with the world Anne.
Carley Tauras
April 15, 2025
Anne I am so sorry about your brother and I hear you emotional story about him and your family and i will pray for you all and again I am so sorry about your loss
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Carley tauras
April 15, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss Anne
JadaLynn Pianka
April 14, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mary
March 24, 2025
I want to let you know that in planting the seed of your son´s life God is producing fruit. This thought may be many years out from the tragic day of your sons demise yet I pray it encourage your families faith to know his story through the beautiful expression of Anne´s song is reaching many and uplifting us as we are able to see Jesus more clearly. May our Lord Jesus continue to comfort your family along life´s journey until we reach heaven´s shore and our faith is made sight.
Rebecca Trimble
March 16, 2025
Anne, thank you for your song. It has touched my heart in ways you can never know. I am sorry for the loss of your brother, but glad our Lord used it for good. May God bless you and your family.
Carolyn mkense langan
February 19, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carolyn langan
February 19, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Denise
January 30, 2025
Dear Anne,
Thank you for allowing such a painful tragedy of the loss of your dear brother to bring glory to the Lord through your writing and singing of songs. "My Jesus" is ministering to me right now. May God continue to pour out His comfort and strength upon your dear family.
Pj Irving
December 20, 2024
Praying for your family. I lost my oldest brother and his wife in car accident 6-30-23.
Jennai
December 18, 2024
Praying for healing. I lost my grandfathers.
Karen Lockwood
October 18, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss...Jacob was a strong believer in his faith & will be remembered from his courage & actions by following Jesus I've listened to Anne's song let me tell you about my Jesus many times our Lord & savior has placed that on the radio when I needed it most...Thank you❤
Evie
September 13, 2024
Anne-
Your song cuts deep into my heart and it has so much power and meaning
Thank You you have helped with a lose of a loved one so much
Im sorry for your lose
aubrey a
September 11, 2024
I just found out that his sister included him in her song. I love your song Anne and I pray for you and your family. Thank you Anne for you song "My Jesus", I love it!
isabella grice
September 7, 2024
I love his sisters song about him
Grace Middlebrook
August 30, 2024
I am so sorry about Jacob Kent Wilson. Thank you Anne Wilson for reading your book my Jesus
Alexis
August 16, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. I never personally met Jacob but the way Anne always talked about him in "My Jesus " he seemed amazing
Thomas H. Ehrhardt
July 22, 2024
I was talking about Jesus with some friends and got inspired to listen to the song again. Amazing coincidences: he was born on my wife´s birthday and died on my mom´s. Mom had died earlier that year and would have been 85. So terribly sorry for your loss and very grateful for Anne´s song.
Trista
July 20, 2024
Dear Ann Wilson & Family,
My name is Trista Endsley from Ohio I am sorry for the love of your dear son & I lost a son in 2014 due to muscular dystrophy and cardiomyopathy respiratory, I wanted to share this photo of My son Jesse his nick name was peanut .
Levi Erickson
June 19, 2024
I never knew him but I know that he was a good brother and son. I also lost a grandpa on the morning of 12:31:21 and I know that Anne would love him so much and I want her to know that everything is all right. I know how you feel. Thank you for being a good sister to him all those years he was alive. Love you Anne.
Judith
June 9, 2024
I too just read the story behind the song. It's June 9th, 2024.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I sing this on my way to Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. It gives me peace for the 3 1/2 hour ride. It brings on a different meaning now that I know the back story. It means even more to me now. May God bring you all peace, as this song does that for me.
GB
June 5, 2024
I just read the story behind the song for the first time and looked up the obituary for Jacob. No one can understand your emotions over the years except you. I pray for you as I am writing this on 6/5/2024 and see that the date Jacob left this world is 6/7/2017. His memory is still with you. May you feel God's peace and strength each day. Jesus will never leave us or forsake us. My husband left this world 4 years ago, I think of him every day. Without Jesus, I would not be where I am today. He has been my strength! Let me tell you about my Jesus.
Tanner Rich
April 16, 2024
So Sorry for your Ms. Wilson
Rachael Perry
April 4, 2024
My heart goes out to the entire family. Anne´s song has inspired a nation. What an amazing tribute. We will all be together singing one day.
Glenda
March 6, 2024
I was listening to Anne Wilson's song " My Jesus." After the video ended, Anne showed a picture of her brother and realized she was singing from the personal experience of losing her brother, Jacob Kent Wilson. Jacob's passing touched my heart because it broke her parents' hearts. Anne's faith allowed her to turn to Jesus. Jesus healed the broken hearts of her parents. Wow! Her brother's passing is helping many to go to Jesus when in pain. Jesus loves us and catches every single tear we shed on his hand. Jesus loves us. I am sure the Lord is very pleased with Jacob Kent Wilson, who seemed to have given much love to the world. RIP
A special thanks to Jesus for Anne and her parents for sharing their stories to remind us that Jesus is always with us. Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jacob Kent to spread light and love.
Nancy Raza
February 26, 2024
This is a better representation of those kind eyes without a color blast. What a great big brother.
Whitney Watson
February 25, 2024
I´m sorry
Martha Laka
October 6, 2023
So inspired by the song "Let me tell you about my Jesus" and the incredible story of this young man's life and his sister's changed trajectory that God put her on after the loss of her brother. We never know how God will make all things work together for good to those that love him. Many souls will be saved from his passing and from his sister's inspirational singing. He is in glory with God in heaven and I look forward to one day seeing him there. God bless your entire family and give them peace from grief.
BijouRuby
September 27, 2023
I got curious to know who Anne Wilson was talking about in today's YouVersion Devotional and I found myself here, ohhhhh, Beloved Jacob Kent Wilson, Rest on in the blossom of the Lord!
Nancy Raza
June 7, 2023
Today I am praying for not only you, but for all who have been touched by your loss. How amazing God is to extend Jacob and Anne´s love for each other into songs and lyrics that touch the world in our times of loss. What deep healing they have given and sustain me as I flow through the music.
Jacob would be so proud of his little sister, but most of all he would praise the Lord for his wonderful love for us all in these times of sorrow. God bless you evermore.
Addison Palmer
January 17, 2023
In loving memory of Jacob Kent Wilson. You will be in our hearts always.
Cailee DuBose
January 15, 2023
Just now saw your loss ): I´m so sorry I´m a big fan of Anne Wilson so I know y´all will get through it! God will lead you in the right direction xoxo
Renee Craynon
November 30, 2021
Jacob , his sister Anne & his family have given so much to His Kingdom. Thank you from a sister in Jesus. Your family has been used so mightily to save so many! We will all see each other soon <3
Rosemary Callahan
June 13, 2017
So sorry for the loss of your beloved son, no parent should have to endure your great loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you family always.
Brian Wade
June 13, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, may the lord bless you all and keep you in the palm of his hand.
Bonnie Barnes
June 13, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort for your family.
Bonnie Barnes
Guidance Counselor
Henry Clay High School
Sandy Green
June 12, 2017
Deepest sympathy to the Wilson family. May God comfort you all Jacob was a sweet young man.
Caroline Edwards Little
June 12, 2017
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort your family during this difficult time.
Stacey Fowler
June 12, 2017
We are deeply saddened by your loss. The short time we knew Jacob we were very impressed by how hard of a worker he was. He helped us in some of the most difficult times while we were preparing to leave Lexington. We loved his enthusiasm for hunting and the simple things in life. We are praying for your beautiful family.
Ray and Barbara Ingold
June 12, 2017
Deeply sorry for your loss. Praying for peace and comfort from our heavenly Father for your family.
June 12, 2017
Lynn
So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers .
Charles & Sandy Dunahoo
June 12, 2017
Thoughts and prayers for all the family.
The Hamptons
June 12, 2017
Our dear friends, there are no words adequate to express our heartbreak for your family nor our love for each of you. We will continue to pray for God's supernatural peace,comfort and understanding to envelop each of you all the days to come and draw Joy in knowing Jacob is in the arms of Jesus enjoying all the things God has in store for us. I These 4:13-18.
The Hamptons, Bill Ed, Misheala,Seth,Sloane and CatieGrace
Glen Combs
June 12, 2017
We have fond memories of Jacob playing Upward basketball at Porter and having him in Sunday School. Our hearts are saddened by his untimely passing and we pray that you find comfort in his and your faith in Jesus Christ. - The Combs Family - Glen, Jamie, Taylor (LIndsay), and Whitley.
Gretchen Concepcion
June 11, 2017
Our hearts are heavy for your loss; may you find peace in Jacob's memories. The Concepciones, Gretchen and Alejandro
The Hilton's, Gene, Rhonda and Adam.
June 11, 2017
Rest in God's hands, Jacob. You blessed so many people with your presence and will never be forgotten. God Bless your wonderful family with continued prayers.
tammy botner king
June 11, 2017
Hugs and prayers
Julie ,JIm , Baxter Thornhill
June 11, 2017
Sending thoughts and prayers from our family. Jacob had a beautiful smile and will be missed by so many.
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