Jacob Honeycutt

Jacob Honeycutt, 29, of Morganton, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Born in Burke County on August 20, 1996, Jacob was a 2014 graduate of Freedom High School, where he played varsity baseball and wrestled all four years. He continued his wrestling career while attending St. Andrews University before becoming a caddy at Pinehurst and most recently honing his trade skills with WNC Plumbing.

Jacob lived life with a sense of confidence and adventure. He was happiest outdoors - whether camping by a fire, fishing at his favorite spot, hunting, or hiking with his loyal dog, Stella. Jacob’s energy, quick wit, sarcasm and smile will be cherished by all who love him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Nicole Neubauer and husband, Chris Messick; sister, Isabella Messick; father, Brian Honeycutt and wife, Teresa; sister, Lillian Honeycutt; girlfriend, Courtney McCaw, and her son, Elijah Alexander, with whom Jacob shared a special bond; grandparents, Alicia West, Deborah Duckworth, Melonie Messick, Calvin and Sandy Honeycutt and Thomas Miller (Tammy); and great-grandmother, Rosemary Barrier. He is also survived by aunts and uncles Robert Neubauer, David Southard (Johnna), Bailey Miller (Robert), Michael West, Nicholas West, Tara Cole (Johnny), Eric Messick, Whitney Messick (Michael), and Genna Messick (Stephanie), Travis Honeycutt, special aunts Gretchen Whisnant and Misti Anderson, as well as many great aunts and uncles, cousins, and countless friends he considered family.

Jacob was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jeffrey West, Donald Duckworth and Patrick Messick.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A celebration of Jacob’s life will be held The Morganton Elks Lodge immediately following the visitation.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.