Jacob was a man of many interests. Professionally, he was employed by CTi Nashville, specialists in decorative concrete design. His life was filled with music and a deep love for his wife and family. He was artistic and maintained a deep passion for drawing throughout his life. Being well-rounded, he wasn’t only artistic, but athletic, as well. Jacob enjoyed playing soccer and following the sport. For years, he has been a fan of Lionel Messi, a professional soccer player from Barcelona. But Jacob also found comfort away from the musical notes, his drawings on the page, and the action on the soccer field . . . he loved to escape to the coast. He enjoyed the sounds of the waves crashing and feeling the ocean spray. He could light up a room with his energy and contagious smile wherever he went. Jacob loved well . . . was well-loved . . . and will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.
Jacob was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Don Ferryman. He is survived by his loving wife, Ran Rai; his mother, Heidi Ferryman Crosslin (Jason); his sister, Alissa Crosslin; his brothers, Justin Colbert, Austin Crosslin (Peyton), Andrew Crosslin, Alijah Crosslin, and Jesse Don Crosslin; maternal grandmother Greta Hopper (Carl); his aunt, Jessica Hopper (Phillip Spence); cousin, James Austin Bush; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving extended family members.
In his wife’s family, he is survived by his mother-in-law, Nar Maya Rai; big brother, Mochhan Rai (Mongala); big sister, Bhakti Rai (Bishnu K. Rai); little brother, Aita Rai (Sanchi); brother, Jhulan Rai; sister, Panchi Rai; mom, Padma Rai; nieces and nephews, Anuska Rai, Arushi Rai, Alisha Rai, Joy Rai, Julius Rai, Aarya Rai, Arav Rai; and cousins, Bikram Rai and Bishal Rai.
There will be a Gathering of Family & Friends during the time of visitation on Wednesday, June 7, from 5pm – 8pm, and Thursday, June 8, from 10am – 12pm at the Hermitage Funeral Home in the Rachel Visitation Room. A Celebration of Life will follow at 12pm in the Tulip Grove Room of the funeral home. Treasured memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with Jacob's family at HermitageFH.com.
