In Memory: Jacob David Fletcher, 22

Editor's note: the following obituary was submitted by Roswell Funeral Home.

Jacob David Fletcher, 22, passed away on April 1st, 2017. He attended school in Alpharetta, Georgia, graduating from Fulton Science Academy in 2013. After high school graduation, he was attending Georgia Perimeter College in Dunwoody in preparation for a career in accounting. Jake also enjoyed working at Publix.

Jake leaves his loving parents, Michael and Leslie Fletcher; sister, Rachel; grandparents, Nancy Fletcher, Jack and Karen Wilson; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, but will always remain in their hearts. Jake was unique in his quiet ability to touch people's lives with his love, kindness, and compassion. He had the loving heart of a child and a gentle old soul. Jake left us too soon and will never be forgotten.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm Saturday, April 8 at Cliff Valley School, 2426 Clairmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.

The family will be greeting friends and family immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Jake's name to: Autism Speaks, Inc., 1 East 33rd St., 4th floor New York, NY 10016 or at AutismSpeaks.org.

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