Jacob "Jake" Wesley Miniard

KENNESAW, GA - Jacob "Jake" Wesley Miniard, 32, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017.A memorial service will be held 1:30 PM Sunday, May 7, 2017 at St. John's United Methodist Church with The Rev. Dr. W. Timothy McClendon and The Rev. Neil Flowers officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church in Ward Hall.Jake was the son of Thomas A. and Diane Dunn Miniard of Aiken. Born in Augusta, GA, he was a lifelong resident of Aiken until recent years when he moved to Brunswick, GA, then more recently to Kennesaw, GA where he was attending school at Kennesaw State College. He was a 2003 graduate of Aiken High. He fervently loved his immediate and extended family, his recovery fellowships and friends, his dogs Rocky Top and Minnie, and he was an ever faithful fan of Tennessee Vols football. He thoroughly embraced being Uncle Jake to his nephews, happily anticipating the arrival of a niece this Fall. His mischievous twinkling eyes, infectious sparkling smile and loving generous spirit will be missed by those who knew and loved him. His earthly trials are over as his loving and compassionate God now welcomes him home.In addition to his parents, Jake is survived by his two brothers, T. Alan (Erin) Miniard, Jr., Holly Springs, NC, Robert "Davis" (Megan) Miniard, Aiken, nephews; Thomas "Dunn" Miniard, Robert Davis Miniard, Jr. and an uncle, Roy A. Miniard of Columbia, SC.If desired, memorials may be directed to Jake's home church, St. John's United Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St., NW- Aiken, SC 29801.SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801Jake's online guestbook may be signed at www.shellhousefuneralhome.com To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Jacob "Jake" Wesley Miniard, please visit our flower store.