Jacob Colby "Jake" Winters

Jacob Colby "Jake" Winters obituary, Clever, MO

Jacob Colby "Jake" Winters

Jacob Winters Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Meadors Funeral Home - Republic Chapel on Nov. 6, 2023.

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Jacob "Jake" Winters, of Republic, MO, passed away on Friday, November 03, 2023, at his home after a brief illness. Jake was 37 years old. He was born on October 08, 1986, to Tim and Brenda (West) Winters in Springfield, MO.
He graduated from Republic High School with the class of 2005. After graduation he began working for the family business, NuWay Insulation, as an installer, with his dad for many years. He then worked for Chase in Springfield for several years. Jake was currently working for Baker Mechanical Services Inc. in Willard, as an HVAC technician. Jake was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed floating, hunting, fishing, riding on his four-wheeler, and camping always with his best four-legged buddy, Bentley, by his side. Jake was fun loving and happy and had a huge heart. He was the life of the party and of all the family gatherings. His outgoing personality and amazing smile will be greatly missed by so many.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents.
He is survived by his parents, Tim and Brenda Winters, Bentley his amazing sidekick in life, as well as a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 08, 2023, from 1-2 p.m. at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic, funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with burial at Lindsey Cemetery.
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