Jake Near Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 28, 2021, at the age of 85, Jake Near of Elkin, North Carolina, born in Tampico, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell Near and Ruby Waltz Near; and his siblings, Russell Near, Jr., Eugene Near, Bill Near, Lester Near, Marvin Near, Shirley Hubbard, Patsy Terry and Linda Near.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Money Near; his son Dwight Hemric (Jamie); his sisters, Beverly Nailor of Jonesville and Shelby Kaehler of Rock Falls; his grandchildren, Leeza Riddle and Jacob Hemric (Annamae); and his great grandchild Reagan Chevelle Riddle.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 401 Technology Ln, Suite 200, Mt. Airy, NC 27030 or Friendship Baptist Church, 633 Friendship Church Rd, Elkin, NC 28621.