Jake was a machinist at Zeus Industrial Products and a machinist instructor at Midlands Technical College. He loved spending time with his wife and kids. He especially loved “family days”, fishing, and showing and teaching his wife and kids about his job. He often made special things for his family using his knowledge and gifted creativity. Jake had a huge heart and always helped others in need.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Lea McHaffey; son, Jacoby Stryker McHaffey; daughter, Judith Sharlot McHaffey; brother, Joshua McHaffey (Brooke) and their three children; Gayle and Larry Goodman, who were like parents to him; uncle, Mike Lyons, and cousin, John Lyons who were also like parents to Jake. He was predeceased by his stepson, Landon Timothy Barganier-Gordon.
Due to the current unprecedented events, a memorial service will be held at a later date. For updates, you are encouraged and welcome to email Jennifer at [email protected].
“Jake, the kids and I love you very much and are so saddened by losing you. We will love you forever, keep you in our hearts, and keep your memory alive.”
Love is Stronger Than Death
by Mary Hollingsworth
Love is stronger than death. So, I must be content to know that love is not affected by death – it doesn’t end, it doesn’t diminish, it doesn’t change. Instead, love is immortalized and eternalized through death.
And the possibility of that love ever being damaged or broken is eliminated forever. I’ll put my trust in love.
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