Jacob "Jake" Rawl Sullivan, 31, passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. He was born in Lakeland, Fla., Aug. 3, 1989, and grew up in Polk City, St. Cloud, and Branford. He attended St. Cloud High School and Branford High School, graduated from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College with Honors, and attended Sante Fe Community College where he excelled in music.
Jake is survived by his mother, Cindy (Charlie) Chesnut and father, Rawl Sullivan; his beloved grandma, Marlene Sullivan; sisters, Kate (Mike) Kibler, and Kelsey (Chris) Davis; and brothers, Clay Chesnut, Jason (Rita) Chesnut, Clark (Vanessa) Chesnut, Blake (Megan) Chesnut and and by nephews and nieces who adored Jake and whom he loved in return. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Earli Sullivan, and his maternal grandparents, Earl and Dorothy Partin, all whom he deeply loved.
He succumbed to a quiet, insidious disease, schizophrenia. Jake suffered valiantly from the ravages of this physically transparent illness the latter part of his life.
Schizophrenia is incurable and as deadly as cancer or heart disease. It is a disease of the mind and one's mental outlook. Ultimately, it led to Jake taking his life.
Jake was an avid reader, he enjoyed reading memoirs by Thoreau and plays by Shakespeare. He took great pleasure in playing the piano and had mastered classical compositions by Beethoven and Mozart. He loved nature, kayaking, fishing, gardening, baseball, chess and history.
Jake will always be remembered for his kind heart, willingness to help others, and great sense of justice. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is now at peace in the arms of Jesus.
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Daniels Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Live Oak and Branford, Fla. is in charge of arrangements.