Jacob Alexander James
Born: Tue., Mar. 26, 2002
Died: Sun., Oct. 20, 2019
Celebration of Life
4:00 PM Fri., Oct. 25, 2019
Location: Waldron High School
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Jacob Alexander James, 17, of Waldron, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019.
He was born March 26, 2002, in Indianapolis to Thomas Patrick James and Shelley Jean (Lanter) Adams.
Jacob is survived by his mom, Shelley (husband, Brian) Adams of Waldron; dad, Thomas P. James (Erica Joyce) of San Dimas, CA; sister, Abigail Joy James, step-brothers, Cole Adams and Ryan (Maura) Adams; maternal grandma, Betty (Ryle) Harrison; maternal grandparents, Tom (Lulia) Lanter, of AZ; Step-grandparents, Diana Ash (Erwin Fagel) of Waldron; step-grandfather, Tom Adams, step-grandmother, Rhonda Adams; aunts and uncles, Billy and Tracy Cole and Troy and Beth Lanter; uncle, George James; aunts, Susie Curnutt; Elda Cecilia Watts; Elizabeth Kesseler; and Rhonda James-Carter; and several cousins and extended family.
Jacob was preceded in death by his step-grandfather, Mike Ash; grandmother, Christine Wilson James; grandfather, Frank Marshall James, M.D.; and step-grandfather, Everett Harrison.
He was a senior at Waldron High School, a member of National Honor Society, and at the top of his class. As a Kroger employee, he was a dedicated worker.
Jacob was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. He is a registered member of the Osage Nation and was very proud of his American Indian heritage. He was an Eagle Scout and member of BSA Troop 220, Waldron. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed spending time with his friends. His most precious times were spent with his family and helping others.
He was a dedicated and hard working student and athlete. Jacob had an infectious laugh and enjoyed encouraging and supporting his team mates, as well as his competitors.
Jacob enjoyed many youth sports, but excelled in track and cross-country at Waldron. He was also the Waldron Mohawks mascot.
In his freshman and sophomore cross-country years he qualified for Semi-State. In his junior year, he qualified for State. This year, his senior year, he qualified for Semi-State, that will be held this weekend, at Blue River Cross Country course in Shelbyville. where a moment of silence will be observed in his memory.
Jacob also excelled in track. He qualified for State indoor track during his sophomore and junior years. In outdoor track, he earned many conference and county titles in multiple events. His junior year, he qualified for State and broke the school 3200 meter record.
Jacob was a respectful young man, who enjoyed life to the fullest with emphasis on faith, family, friends, education, and sports.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2019 at Waldron High School.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Pall Hill Cemetery in St. Paul, with Dr. Robb Barlow officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Waldron Athletic Boosters Club, in care of, Waldron Jr. Sr. High School, P O Box 369, Waldron, IN 46182, in memory of Jacob James.
Funeral Directors, Greg, Sheila, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Jacob’s family.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
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Precious and Joe Smothers
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Posted Tue October 22, 2019
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Our heart and prayers goes out to the family, friends, classmates and entire Waldron community for the loss of such a great young man. We had the oppurtinty to see Jacob as the Waldron Mascot. Both my children knew him well as my daighter was on the cheer squad with his adoring sister. Heaven and Dillion has talked greatly about James and how full of life he was. How he loved everyone and how he adored his sister Abby. There are no words to describe how the Waldron community and our surrounding areas feel right now for such a tragic loss of a wonderful young man. We always loved to see him as the mascot at the games he was so fulll of energy and stood proud for Waldron. He will be greatly missed our thoughts are prayers are with you all.
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Angie (Keel) Hendrickson
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Posted Tue October 22, 2019
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Shelly and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray for comfort and peace in the coming days and ask Jesus to wrap his arms around you and your family.
Bud and Jean Keel and
Angie, Phillip, Casey and Ross Hendrickson
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Kristi Taggart Robbins
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Posted Tue October 22, 2019
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My prayers to the whole family.
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Theresa Crowe Wright
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Posted Tue October 22, 2019
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My deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved son, I’ve kept you in my prayers for strength and support for your great loss.
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Jeanette L L.Lemmons
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Posted Tue October 22, 2019
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I am so very sorry for your loss, may God be with all the family.
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India Owens
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Posted Tue October 22, 2019
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Shelley and family,
I cannot fathom your unbearable grief. Please know I am thinking of you and will continue to pray for you and your family. When you are ready talk to other parents who have suffered the loss of a child. Only they can truly understand this painful path.
Heart hugs. India
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Ann Payne
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Posted Tue October 22, 2019
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Such a tragedy. I am so sorry for the loss of such a fine young man. I am praying for your family.
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Annette Carew and Cody Sandefur
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Posted Tue October 22, 2019
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Shelley we are so very sorry for your loss. Jacob touched to many lives and
helped so many kids, he was a friend a mentor and an inspiration to many
You should be proud of the young man he became, I will miss his smile and kind words
, I pray that God will give you the strength you need to help you thru this difficult time, Just know he's an angel watching over you, his family , friends and anyone dear to him
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Julie Nagel
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Posted Wed October 23, 2019
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My son competed against him when he was a Jr/Sr and Jacob was a Freshman/Soph and knew he gave Ben a run for his money - even having pictures of them running side by side at Sectionals that Ben had me lookup as he knew he was always at his side when competing! Such a talented kid who was a fierce and worthy competitor. Always enjoyed cheering him on even though he was on a different team as he gained everyone's respect. Remember his always having a big smile on his face over the past many years that we ran against Waldron, seemed to love life and loved running. Many prayers go out to Jacob's family, friends and his running family. Our Monrovia XC family send our prayers and heartfelt condolences to everyone in Waldron that were touched by this very talented young man.
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Joyce Matthews
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Posted Wed October 23, 2019
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Brian, Shelley and whole family. You have my deepest Condolences. I pray God blesses you with Peace & Comfort as you face the days ahead. This is so very hard to get through, but draw your strength from God and know you son is with his Lord. I have know this sorrow and know God helped me so very much. with Love & continued prayers, Joyce Matthews, (co-worker, PMC Smart Solutions, Shelbyville)
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Jessica Mitchum
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Posted Wed October 23, 2019
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Dear Brian and family,
My prayers are with you.
Jessica Mitchum (co-worker, PMC Smart Solutions)
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The Price Cox Family
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Posted Wed October 23, 2019
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Shelley & Family,
Words cannot express our heartfelt sorrow for you and your family during this difficult time. Jacob's smile is so contagious and what a wonderful son you raised Shelley. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family and know that he is in God's care. BLESSINGS.
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Eric Hartman
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Posted Wed October 23, 2019
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 PREMIUM FRUIT AND GOURMET BASKET was sent by Caroline Hartman .
We are and will continue to keep you in our thoughts. So very sorry.
Caroline & Kyler
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Hugh Dai
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Posted Wed October 23, 2019
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Shelly and the whole family,
We are so sorry to hear the tragedy and share your loss, our family will pray for your beloved son.
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Rex Sohn
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Posted Wed October 23, 2019
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Shelley,
I am so sorry for your loss and no words I say will ever make your loss any better. I know how very proud you were of Jacob and I am so very sorry for your loss. Kim's and my prayers, to you and your family.
Rex
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Teresa & Roger Wade & family
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Posted Wed October 23, 2019
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Shelly, Brian & family,
No words can express our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God keep you, comfort you and give you strength.
May you feel his presence, and know his peace.
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Carrie Young
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Posted Wed October 23, 2019
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Shelley and those who knew and love Jacob,
There are no words adequate to express sympathy for your loss. Praying for strength and comfort during this unimaginable time.
Carrie
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Gilead Family
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Posted Wed October 23, 2019
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Thomas is like family to us and we are deeply saddened to hear of his loss. We have heard stories of how spectacular of an athlete Jacob was and more than that, how great of a young man he had became. Thomas always had a glow in his face when he is about to fly home to see Jacob compete. A glow only a proud and loving father would have. That was a testament to how great of a person Jacob was. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
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Steve and Kevin Scudder
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Posted Wed October 23, 2019
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We are sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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Pam Heck Thomas
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Posted Wed October 23, 2019
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You don't know me, but I have heard nothing but good things about your son. He is such a Handsome, Talented young man. My heart breaks for you. I lost a baby boy when he was 4 months old. I know how hard that was. I pray Jesus wraps his arms around you and gives you peace. One blessing is that you will see him again in Heaven. Prayers for you.
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Imogene Fansler
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Posted Wed October 23, 2019
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Love & Prayers
Aunt Imy
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Brent & Jenny Parsley
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Posted Wed October 23, 2019
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We are so sorry to hear. Your family is in our prayers❤️
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Jill Sorrell
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Posted Thu October 24, 2019
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So very sorry for your loss. I knew Jacob at Waldron Jr/sr High School. He was a very nice young man. Fly high Jacob.
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Patty and Eric Schonfeld
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Posted Thu October 24, 2019
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Shelley, Brian and family,
We offer you our deepest sympathy in the loss of Jacob. Our prayers go out to you and hope they help to ease some of the pain you are no doubt experiencing. We enjoyed watching Jacob at track and cross country events. It always amazed me how he never seemed to be tired at the end of a race. I also enjoyed watching him at basketball games where he could get the students cheering and excited. He did a great job as the Mohawk mascot as the teams were warming up. That's probably the only time where I didn't see a smile on his face as he seriously watched the other team during warm ups! He will be greatly missed by us and all who knew him.
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Walter & Cecelia Watts
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Posted Thu October 24, 2019
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Thomas & Shelly,
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss.
Jacob was very much loved & respected. He will be greatly missed &
remembered with much love.
Walter & Cecelia
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Breydon Hausman
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Posted Fri October 25, 2019
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I am so sorry for your loss, I never personally met Jacob but he sounded like an amazing young man, praying for your family
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Susan Peden Garlitch
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Posted Fri October 25, 2019
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Brian, Shelley & family
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all tonight, tomorrow and the months to follow. Treasure all the memories and stories you have. Through them, Jacob will live.
May God be with you all.
Love,
Susan n John
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Marisa Anderson
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Posted Sat October 26, 2019
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Shelly, Brian and family,
Sending love and prayers to you all of you during this difficult time. Asking our God to provide each of you with comfort and peace that transcends all understanding.
We are a Cross Country family from Carmel. Our son, Will, ran in the Nike Twilight meet with Jacob. I have a photo if the top five on stage, which of course, includes Jacob.
Will will honor Jacob today at the Semi-state meet in Shelbyville. Again, so incredibly sorry for your loss.
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Lynn & Jon Crist
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Posted Mon October 28, 2019
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To Jacob's Family,
I worked with Thomas during his tenure at Eli Lilly's, My husband, Jon & I also attended Emmanuel Church of Greenwood where you attended when you lived here.
Please accept our heart felt sympathies and we pray Jesus comfort your heart with his arms around you.
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Gary Smith
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Posted Fri November 01, 2019
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To the family: While I never met nor knew Jacob, I saw his picture and wanted to find out more about the death of such a fine
young man. Reading of his many accomplishments makes me wish I had the opportunity to meet him. May those many accomplishments in his short life continue to provide solace and comfort to you.
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