A loving husband to Dolores DeBoard and father to Joslynne Johnson and her husband John and Gregory Cunningham and wife Christina. He was a loving and devoted grandfather to his 5 grandchildren, Allison Johnson, Becky Johnson, Ryan Johnson, Carrie Johnson and Hunter Cunningham. He was a cherished brother of Cynthia Swick (Joe), Bonnie Nill, Faith “Joy” Currie, Carroll Ann Eddings, William DeBoard and Reggie DeBoard.
A proud U.S. Army Veteran and recipient of 2 Purple Hearts for service during the Vietnam War. After the Army, Jake served as a Law Enforcement Officer in West Chester County, Pennsylvania. He later moved to Jacksonville, Florida where he worked for the Duval County School Board until he retired. Jake was a history buff and enjoyed catching up with his fellow Army brothers. Jake was predeceased by his mother and father, sister Kathy Folk, sister Doris Nugent and brother Michael DeBoard.
In lieu of flowers please send Donations in his memory to the American Red Cross North Florida Region https://www.redcross.org/donate/disaster-relief.html
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