Jacob Alexander Gooding, 26, Noblesville, died Sept. 19.
Jacob had a contagious smile and a sense of humor (and candor) that everyone immediately noticed. He loved NASCAR, the Broncos, Bradford Woods camp, traveling and his service dog. Jacob’s travels included meeting Jeff Gordon on a Make-A-Wish trip, touring the Harley factory in Pennsylvania, visiting the I-80 truck stop and most recently getting his kicks on Route 66.
Jacob especially loved working at the White River Christian Church Food Pantry and church office. He also took pride in working at the Ram Restaurant. Jacob knew where his eternity was, is fully healed, and “didn’t mind going to Heaven”. Today, there is rejoicing in Heaven.
He is survived by his mother, Toni (Lands) Gooding, father Rich (Dawn) Gooding, step-sister Brooke (Andrew) Altshul, maternal grandfather Lawrence Lands, paternal grandparents Jack and Betty Gooding, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and friends and his service dog, McCovey.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Betty Lands.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Canine Companions, P.O. Box 446, Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446; or White River Christian Church Food Pantry, 1685 N. 10th St., Noblesville, IN 46060.
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