Jacob Thomas Gaulden

Jacob Thomas Gaulden, 38, of Pensacola, Florida returned to his heavenly home unexpectedly on September 6, 2023. Jacob was born in Topsham, Maine on September 6, 1985 to parents Gaylon and Vicki Gaulden. Growing up in a Navy family, he lived in various places over the years such as Guam, Oklahoma, and Virgina Beach, Virgina. During his middle school years, his mother retired from the Navy, and their final earthly home became Pensacola, Florida. He attended Kings Middle School, Ransom Middle School, and Tate High School. Jacob worked for various trades in the construction industry throughout his adult life. He was a friend of Bill’s and a member of the Toastmasters International. His greatest pride and accomplishments were his three children, Gabriel (20) Faith (16), and Grace (12). Jacob had a strong love for music and had a wonderful talent for art and drawing. He thoroughly enjoyed physical and weight training, and could consistently be seen working out at Planet Fitness on Nine Mile Road where he was a member. Jacob had a firm faith in Jesus Christ and trusted Him as his personal Lord and Savior. He always held strong to the belief in positive affirmations, the manifestation of miracles, and the empowerment of others, even while dealing with his own struggles. Jacob is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Billy Mack Gaulden of Marion Arkansas and his maternal grandfather, Paul Edward Butler of Vermont. Jacob is survived by his father, Gaylon Gaulden (Alice Gaulden) of Marion, Arkansas; his mother, Vicki Foust; brother, Elijah Wenzel; children, Gabriel, Faith, and Grace Gaulden, of Pensacola, Florida; his paternal grandmother, Connie (Gaulden) Combs; maternal grandmother, Becky (Butler) Corey; and extended family, Randy and Lisa Ard, Hazel Ard, Kari (Ard) Rowland (Anthony Rowland), Chris Ard, Kelli Ard, and Brian Ard. A Celebration of Life service will be held on September 16, 2023, at 3:00 pm, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North (1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment 32533). Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.

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Jacob Thomas Gaulden

September 6, 1985 - September 6, 2023