Jacob Strange

Jacob Roy Strange of Potosi, Missouri, was born on May 7, 2003, a son to Robert Dwayne Strange and Karen Ann (Valley) Strange. Jacob departed this life on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his home at the age of 20.

Jacob was a kindhearted young man that lived his life full of zeal. He had a lot of energy and was enthusiastic. Jacob was a graduate of Potosi High School, class of 2021. He attended Potosi First Assembly of God along with his family. Jacob was a cowboy and found so much joy in going to rodeos and bull riding. He always loved getting dressed up and wearing his boots and his cowboy hat. Jacob also enjoyed going boating, deer hunting, hanging out with his friends, working on trucks, and was especially proud of his lifted truck. Jacob was not one to sit around. He always kept busy doing something and was a hard worker. Jacob will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.

Those who remain to forever treasure his memory include his dad and mom, Robert and Karen Strange; maternal grandmother, Louise Valley; aunts and uncles: Aaron Valley (wife, Violet), James Valley, Dana Vander Kooi (husband, Jeffrey); many cousins, great aunts, great uncles, extended family and many wonderful friends. Jacob was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Charles and Mary Strange and maternal grandfather, Mack Valley; great grandparents: Roy and Hallie Strange and Elmer and Goldie Mosier; and special great uncle and great aunt, Frank and Lohma Trokey; as well as many other relatives.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023 from 5 to 8 pm at DeClue Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Tuesday morning from 9 am until the time of his Funeral Service at 11 am, held in the DeClue Memorial Chapel. Pastors Gary Greenlee and Lloyd Peirce will be officiating Jacob’s service. Interment and final prayers will be held at Redbud Memorial Gardens.

Funeral Arrangements were respectfully entrusted to the care and direction of DeClue Funeral Home.