Benjamin Jakes Obituary
The family of Benjamin Jakes (Walterboro, South Carolina) announces his passing on July 8, 2026. Benjamin, born on July 2, 1973, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Benjamin Jakes to show support.
He was predeceased by: his father Benjamin Jakes Jr.; and his grandparents, Harvell, Viola Breland, Benjamin Jakes Sr. and Eloise Jakes Lee.
He is survived by: his mother Katherine Breland Jakes; his children, Shameeka Jakes Peurifoy, Romel, Jackson, Akela, De'Aja, Tae, TaNiya and Anthony; his godchildren, Danzell and Jakari; his siblings, Cathy Williamson Jakes of Walterboro, Derrick T. Jakes (Wanda) of Staten Island and Chere Jakes McNeal (Demetrius) of Redford; and his close friends, Johnny Evans of Charleston, Eric Stephens of Charleston, Estis Mincey of Charleston and Steven Donaldson of Charleston. He is also survived by his aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, and countless friends.
