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Matthew Jacob Straughn Obituary
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Pleasant Garden Baptist Church. Interment will be private.
Jacob was born in Guilford County on Sept. 26, 1992. He was a member of Pleasant Garden Baptist Church. He graduated from Southeast High School and was attending GTCC. Jacob enjoyed being outside, landscaping, riding four wheelers, playing baseball and rescuing animals. He loved big trucks, XBox and his black lab Luke.
He is survived by his parents, Tony Straughn and Lisa Straughn; sister, April Caroline Straughn; maternal grandparents, James and Sheila Bell; paternal grandparents, Linda Straughn, Toby Straughn; maternal great-grandmother, Marie Woolwine; girlfriend, April Blair Case; and many extended family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 4 until 8 p.m. on Monday at Forbis & Dick Pleasant Garden Chapel.
Memorials may be sent to Pleasant Garden Baptist Church, Mission Fund, P.O. Box 157, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313.
Offer online condolences at www.forbisanddick.com
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The Ridge Family
December 6, 2012
Praying for each of you at this difficult time. My daughter attended Nat Greene with Jacob and GTCC. No words can take away your pain but God can give you peace and comfort to get through the days ahead. My prayer is that if one lost soul was sitting in his sweet funeral service that doesn't know Jesus Christ that they will seek someone out before its too late. The pastor gave a sweet salvation message to all that was there. Hopefully some lost soul was listening.
Alicia Hatcher
December 4, 2012
To Jacob's family--Jacob was a student in my English class this semester. His presence will be missed. I know no words can mend your broken hearts, by my thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you.
December 3, 2012
Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of this sadness, my heart aches for you.
Amanda Maddry
Carrie Randleman
December 3, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the Straughn family during this difficult time. Love and sympathy to you all.
Nann Greene
December 3, 2012
Lisa, April and Sheila and Family, I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. I can not imagaine what you are going through but I do know one thing for sure. You are not in this alone... Even though it may not seem like it now- God is with you..He has wrapped his Loving arms around all of you and will provide you with Love, Comfort, Guidance and Peace. He will be with you every step of this devastating journey and He will show you Blessings through all of this. That is His promise to be with you every step of the way. I am so sorry. My heart is breaking for you all..... You are in my heart and prayers
WANDA EAKES LLOYD
December 2, 2012
JESUS, WRAP YOUR ARMS AROUND THIS FAMILY, COMFORT THEM LORD ,AND HELP EASE THE PAIN THAT THEY R GOING THROUGH, GOD NEEDED ANOTHER ANGEL IN HEAVEN ,SO HE CHOSE YOUR SON, MAY GOD BLESS THE STRAUGHN FAMILY ,IN JESUS NAME I PRAY.
Cindy Taylor
December 2, 2012
Lisa,
You and your family are in my prayers.
Heather Carnes
December 1, 2012
Jake, words can't describe what the family is feeling right now.. along with all of your friends. You touched so many people's lives and will never be forgotten. We love you so much. Missing you already, life will never be the same without you here... Give hugs to Paw Paw Brown and Aunt Joyce for us.. Until we meet again, RIP baby cousin!! ?
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