Jacob Lee Strait, Sr.
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Jacob Lee Strait, Sr. , 61 Sep 4, 1960 - Nov 11, 2021 Jacob Lee Strait, Sr. , 61 Sep 4, 1960 - Nov 11, 2021 Jacob L. Strait, Sr., 61, of Mercersburg, PA, went straight to the arms of his Savior on November 11, 2021, in Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD.
Born September 4, 1960 in McConnellsburg, PA he was a son of the late Herman D., Sr. and June M. (Arrington) Strait.
Jake worked as a fire place mason, as a young man, for Strait's Masonry. He was a former employee of Fleetwood Travel Trailers, Hancock, MD. He was a cabinet maker for Hagerstown Kitchens for 25 years and later for Leidy's Custom Woodworking, Mercersburg.
Jake played guitar and drums for numerous bands and had his own band, Exit 13. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, gun enthusiast, and enjoyed woodworking. He enjoyed visiting Lancaster and local craft festivals.
He was a member of Two Top Fellowship Church, Mercersburg, and a former member of the Isaac Walton League.
On August 21, 1992 Jake married the love of his life, Carla D. (Overcash) Strait who survives, along with five children, Amber (Bobby) Holmes, Laci (Danny) Faith, Jacob Strait, Jr., and Jason and April Strait. Step mother, Judy Strait, ten grandchildren, three great grandchildren, a sister, Linda (Billy) Barling, a half-sister, Deby Smith, and a half- brother, Sammy Strait. Jake was preceded in death by a brother, Herman D. Strait, Jr.
Funeral service 1:00 PM Thursday November 18, 2021 in Two Top Fellowship Church, 13743 Fort Loudon Road, Mercersburg, with Pastors Paul Martin and Ronnie Martin, Sr. officiating. Burial in Welsh Run Church of Brethren Cemetery, Welsh Run.
Viewing hours 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Thursday at the church.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Strait family or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home, Inc., Mercersburg.