Jacob Lee "Jake" Fuson, 24, of Verda departed this life on Monday, August 26, 2024.  Born November 30, 1999, he was a lifelong resident of Harlan County.  Jake graduated from the Harlan County High School and was currently employed as a cook's aide for KCEOC Verda Child Development.  Jake loved cooking, gaming, playing the bass guitar, and collecting patches and other various musical memorabilia.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Judy Daniels.

Jake is survived by his parents, Brandy Kelly Fuson and Larry Fuson, Verda; a brother and sister-in-law, Christopher and Shalayna Fuson, Molus; a niece, Hadley Fuson; his maternal grandparents, Randy and Diane Kelly, Verda; his paternal grandparents, James E. and Leta Fuson, Ages; an aunt, Heather Kelly; cousins, Jared Eldridge and Whitney Eldridge; and a host of other family and friends.

His service will be private.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jacob Lee Fuson.