Jacob Ray Melrose (Rozell), born July 31, 1978, went to be with his Lord and Savior June 23, 2022. Jacob was raised by Sherryl Rozell (mother), the late James Nance (father) and John Rozell (stepfather).
Jacob attended SNU school for children firstfourth grade in Bethany, Okla. The family relocated to Chandler, Okla. where Jacob attended fith-twelfth grade and graduated from Chandler High School in 1997. In 2015 he earned his Eterprise Development Degree from OSU-OKC.
Growing up, Jacob found most of his enjoyment playing sports. You name it he played it! He was truly an athlete. He won a multitude of awards and was selected to McDonalds All State Team after graduation of and he scored two touchdowns during the Tulsa game. As an adult some of his hobbies included watching OU football, horse races with his dad and coaching his children’s soccer teams.
Jacob was the only son of four children. He had three sisters, Natalie, Ashley and Katie who he absolutely adored. He had ten nieces and nephews and he made them all feel special and loved. Family meant everything to Jacob. In 2013 Jacob married the love of his life, Kelli Melrose; they then had three beautiful children, Olivia (8), Roxi (6) and Christian (5). His children were his world.
Jesus was always #1 in Jacob’s life. He loved to praise and worship and share testimonies wherever he could. His heart was big and always on fire for Jesus!
Services were held July 6, at the Nazarene Church, in Chandler.