Jacob Alexander Mathis passed away on February 21, 2019 at the age of 19. He was the beloved son of Sheilagh and the late Bobby Mathis. The loving brother of Amy Rae (Alex Kwapis) Mathis and Katy (David) Donovan. He was the dear uncle of Keira. He was the cherished grandson of Patricia and Bobby Mathis and Dolores and the late Henry Duggan. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Jacob had a heart full of kindness to share with everyone he encountered. He loved animals; caring for his black cat Midnight and volunteering at the local Humane Society. Infinitely curious, Jacob soaked up facts on the many topics he enjoyed and would share his knowledge with others. Learning the languages of the world was his personal passion and he planned to visit the lands that spoke them. He was a student at Macomb Community College with aspirations of going to University and starting a business. One outlet for Jacob’s creativity was blacksmithing. He took classes at the Troy Historic Village where he learned skills to form metal into beautiful sculptures. Jacob enjoyed spending time outdoors and would often go on walks in local forests. He appreciated the little joys in life and was easy to laugh and smile.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2019 at 11am at Resurrection Funeral Home, 40800 Hayes Road in Clinton Township. Friends may visit the funeral home on Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 3 to 9pm and Friday March 1, 2019 from 10 until the time of service.
In memory of Jacob, memorial donations are appreciated and will be collected at the funeral home for a memorial brick at the Humane Society of Macomb where Jacob used to volunteer.
