Jacob James Snelling

Jacob was born on October 2, 1990, to his mother, Mary Beth Snelling-Nunally, and his late father, James Nunally III. Jacob joined the military in 2018. He was stationed in Kentucky, Guantanamo Bay and North Carolina. He continued to serve as a staff sergeant in the United States Army Reserves until his death.

Jacob was well known for his humor, his kindness, his love for the outdoors (just like his brother Josh), music, poetry, his amazing culinary skills and for being a loving father. He was an amazing friend to many, and he enjoyed serving in the military. Jacob loved football and his team was the New England Patriots. We will all be cheering for them this Sunday at the Superbowl.

He is survived by his mother, Mary, children Leilah, Jayda, McKenna, Maverick and RayVon. His siblings, Joshua (Kara), Justine (Juan), Chantel, Danton and Roman, and Grandmother Georgia. He is also survived by his Aunt Gina and Uncles Ted, David, Dustin (Jillian), Nick (Theresa) many cousins, nieces and nephews, several friends and his best friend, Christopher Abel.

Jacob was preceded in death by his daughter Keikilani Marie-Beth Snelling, grandparents Duane and Connie Snelling, James Nunally II, Aunt Carol and cousins Michael, Jonathen and Aiyla.

Memorial will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 12:00 at Allnutt Funeral Home, 650 W Drake Rd., Fort Collins, CO. Light refreshments and a celebration of life will be held afterwards.

A private burial will take place at the National Cemetery at a later date.