Jacob A. Neff

Jacob Allan "Jake" Neff, 31, of Central City passed away peacefully at his home with family on Sunday, January 13, 2019. He was born July 24, 1987 in Vandalia, son of Richard "Richie" Neff, Jr. and Resa (O'Brist) Neff. He is survived by his parents: Richard "Richie" Neff, Jr. and wife Resa of Central City; a daughter: Grace Richelle Neff of Central City; a brother: Joshua Cole Neff of Central City; grandparents: Harold O'Brist, “Jr”. and wife Hazel "Sis" of Central City and Cherry Neff of Central City; three aunts and an uncle: Julie Martin and husband Troy of Centralia, Megan Neff of Central City, Jay O'Brist and wife Gayla of Central City, and Deanna Purcell and husband Adam of Salem; special cousins: CiCi O'Brist, Mitchell Martin, Hunter Martin, Maddox Neff, Elizabeth Warren, Bentlee Warren, Myles Mattingly, Danny Jones and wife Bethany and Family of Ashland City, TN, Linzi Henson Swickard and sons: Jayden and Hudsyn, Vicki Ingram and husband Dave. Many numerous great aunts, uncles, and other cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandpa: Richard Neff, Sr., an uncle: Michael Neff, and two cousins: Lauren Little and Zakary "Bo" Henson. Jacob worked as a Carpenter and Project Manager at O'Brist Residential Restoration and Renovation. His world revolved around his daughter, Grace. She was his everything. Spending time with his brother, who was his best friend and his cousins, Linzi, Hudsyn and Jayden. Jacob had a big heart and would help anybody. He had a very strong faith in his Lord and Savior and traveled on mission trips. Funeral Services for Jacob Allan Neff will be held Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 12:00 PM at the Rock Church in Centralia with Pastor Steve Upchurch officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Evergreen Cemetery in Central City. Visitation will be held Friday, January 18, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Rock Church and also Saturday morning from 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family on behalf of his daughter Grace and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Neff Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com

Jacob A. Neff

July 24, 1987 - January 13, 2019