Jacob Tyler Howes was born into a large Dunkirk, Maryland family on August 3, 2004.
As a toddler he loved following his father, Tommy Howes, and his two older brothers Christopher and Justin, all over the family farm. It wouldn’t be long until Jacob towered over all three of them, standing strong on his own, making his whole family proud.
His talents and precision impressed anyone he met, even at a young age. “Jacob first displayed his mechanical ability as a child. He built every Lego set he could get his hands on, the more complex, the better,” his father Tommy remembers. Jacob’s expertise and technical ability quickly made him the go to person in his family, especially for Grandad Chuck. Jacob was always ready to tackle and prioritize any project Grandad had on his plate. One of those projects included figuring out how to construct a massive 16 x 8 duck blind in the middle of their farm’s marsh (no easy task).
Jacob prided himself in getting things done the right way, all the time, and his heart belonged to the outdoors. Tommy said, “Jacob had developed a love for bow hunting. As was typical for Jacob, his archery set-up was not ok until it was perfect. He had discovered intricacies that my 40 years of bow hunting hadn’t uncovered.”
It was easy to see Jacob’s passion for hunting and fishing excelled way beyond school and playing organized sports, like lacrosse. His brother Justin described Jacob as an “instant star” on the field. Despite his sports talents, and passion for being in the woods and on the water, Jacob was always eager to be involved with causes or projects he believed in.
One of Jacob’s dreams was building a future with the HVAC union. He was well on his way, especially in his senior year of high school when he completed certifications with Calvert Career and Technology Academy. Those accomplishments included the EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (Universal) and OSHA 30 certification. In addition, Jacob was also a SkillsUSA Member and received a silver medal for sheet metal in one of their major competitions.
After graduating from high school in 2021, Jacob accepted a position at Southern Maryland’s premiere – Fantasy World Entertainment – while awaiting his spot in the union. Owner Schrader Grady remembers him fondly, “Jacob was an employee everyone wants. He was a self starter, always working harder to better himself, and make sure all of our attractions were in perfect order. He took pride in his work. All of Jacob’s co-workers wanted Jacob to work on their events because of his strong work ethic and abilities.”
At the age of 19, with so much life to live, Jacob left this earth. Since his passing, every life he was connected to will never be the same. The fall and winter months were a special time of year for Jacob because of his love for the great outdoors. These seasons now have taken on greater meaning for his friends and family.
May God bless Jacob Howes, and may his amazing legacy continue to live on forever through you, your families and this non-profit. Thank you for supporting this mission.
Help us achieve our mission by facilitating hunting and fishing trips for families to enjoy the healing powers of the great outdoors. Click the link below to help make a difference in the lives of family members who have encountered difficulties through divorce or other tragedies.
a 501(c)(3) organization
Our mission at Huntin’ With Jacob is to assist families who have encountered difficulties through divorce or other tragedy. Huntin’ With Jacob will facilitate hunting and fishing trips for families to enjoy the healing powers of the great outdoors. Further, Huntin’ With Jacob will provide scholarships to trade schools for qualified individuals.
