Jacob D. Breedlove's Obituary
Jacob D. Breedlove age 34 of Waupaca, WI died Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Jacob was born September 24, 1987 in Rogers, AR but he grew up in Ripley, TN surrounded by family and friends. He started off a country boy but the older he got the longer his hair got and his music got much louder. He decided when he was 18 to travel so he joined a carnival, it was his dream job but in 2014 he came home with a surprise her name was Alexandria (Alex) Deal and together they gave us the fourth generation of our family, Jacob Rayne was born May 23, 2015. Jacob loved being a dad and even though he grew up with his mom, he was a great father and loved Jacob Rayne more than anything. Jacob was also known as Count he loved to read, listen to different types of music from Jazz to punk rock, loved his PS4 and D&D which was something his stepfather Rick and several friends had in common. There was often a group of guys playing games in our home over the years.
He left home again in 2016 to follow his son to WI. It was hard for him to adjust to the cold because he was a man of the south and loved warm weather. For the last year he has worked 2nd shift at R & R Donnelly with a group of people that made him feel comfortable enough to become an Operations Clerk. He made several real good friends, Brian Balk being one of those friends during his time there.
Jacob will be missed by so many people but those that will miss him the most are: His mother also calls momz Susan Breedlove and his step father Rick Gooding. His brother’s Dakota (Heather) Arender, Orlando Gooding, Zachary Breedlove, His grandparents George and Nancy Arender. His Aunt Jennifer (David) Gitchell, Uncle’s: Pete (Stephanie) Arender and Mike Arender. Sisters: Katie Gooding and Jennifer Humphreys. Cousins: Chelsi, Tim, Blake, Caitlyn, Adysen and three nephews Dakota (Bear), Landon and Jayce. Alexandria, Adrianna, Angel, and Brandon Deal and the love of his life Jacob Rayne Breedlove will miss him the most.
Count had a group of friends that have so many memoirs of him growing up that without them there would be no Count Johnny (spooky) Looker, Kevin (Little Kevin) Webb and Josh Hughes. They have made his mother laugh, cry, yell and so much more that they all became family.
This may be hard and overwhelming for all of those that love Jacob. It will make us feel out of control at times and like we are free falling into a reality that is just not right. That is when we reach out to others that are feeling the same way cling to each other to feel safe and secure it is so important to hold on to friends and family during this time. Jacob would be the first to say I’m here if you need me. So, in honor of Jacob David (Count) Breedlove, Dakota and I want you to know we will be here if you every need us. We love to tell and hear stories about Jacob and he will never leave us and we will never forget him. Rest Jacob, you have earned it.
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