Obituaries » Joseph Jacob Suggs, Jr.
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July 29, 1949 - January 17, 2021
Burial Date January 30, 2021
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Mr Suggs was one of my favorite teachers when I went to Northwest. I have wonderful memories of being in his class and I'm thankful for everything he taught me. Love you Mr Suggs. You will forever be in our hearts.
Posted by Jacquelyn Johnson on January 30, 2021
My condolences to Jake Suggs family . Jake my brother Keith Faulkner, Kenny Faulkner and many others played together in our community surrounding Russell Street, Grier Ave, Vinton Street,l and Mulberry Street. Jake was always a fun and kind person to be around. We would all become members of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Jake was a great person, friend and fraternity brother. Rest in Heaven my friend.
Posted by Kenny Faulkner on January 30, 2021
Jake was a big personality that I always loved to see coming. To know him was to love him. I met him at WSSU and developed a quick long lasting friendship. I will miss you my friend.
Posted by DorisMcDonald on January 30, 2021
Mr. Suggs, I only knew you for a short period of time but you would always put a smile on my face with your junk talking. Rest easy Mr. Jake and May God provide the family with strength through this rough time.
Posted by Christina Snead Thurman on January 29, 2021
I offer my condolences and prayers to the family, friends, and co-workers of this awesome man affectionately known as Coach. Coach was one of the most down to earth guys I have ever encountered in my life. His creative cursing was always a hoot. Never did he have a cross word to say about other teachers, students, and admin hence the creative cursing. He was not judgmental, treated everyone equally, and always had a smile on his face. I left NW in 1990 to go to Harding, my sister had him when she was there and he ALWAYS referred to her as Donald Smiley's little sister. Memories of him as well as the other teachers and admin I met at NW will always be in my heart. May we all be grateful that we had the privilege of being in the presence of Coach Suggs in one facet or another and forever grateful to have known one hell of a man! Godspeed, Coach and Rest in Power in Heaven my dear friend!
Posted by Donald Smiley, NW c/o 1990 on January 29, 2021
Thank you for all your help at JCSU in CIAA. Rest in Peace.
Posted by Bobbie Torain on January 29, 2021
I met Jake the very first week I was at WSSU (1970). He wanted to meet his homegirls. We became fast friends, both of us being Health and Physical Education Majors. Jake kept you laughing, and he made sure everything was going well for you while at SU. When he transferred from Northwest to Quail Hollow we were together again. Jake was an excellent teacher, coach, and sports official. He was also a great friend. He constantly talked about his daughter, grand-daughter and Marian. I will truly miss my buddy Jake . I know he has gone to a better place. He is resting in the arms of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Love your girl T J.
Posted by Teloria J. Stafford on January 29, 2021
Mr. Suggs, you left us but your legacy will continue on forever. This is a irreplaceable loss for the ( North West ) family. He was rare, one of those teachers we looked forward to seeing everyday, and so funny. He reminded me of Sinbad..... We need to do a better job of letting teachers know how special they are to us....❤ May your soul rest in peace. Forever in our hearts but never forgotten.
Posted by Latasha N Wilson on January 28, 2021
Mr. Suggs, you left us but your legacy will continue on forever. This is a irreplaceable loss for the ( North West ) family. He was rare, one of those teachers we looked forward to seeing everyday, and so funny. He reminded me of Sinbad..... We need to do a better job of letting teachers know how special they are to us....❤ May your soul rest in peace. Forever in our hearts but never forgotten.
Posted by Latasha N Wilson on January 28, 2021
Thank You for all you done for the official in the CIAA. You will be truly miss, thanks for helping me in my first game as a Referee at JCSU.
Posted by Anonymous on January 28, 2021
I’ll always miss the days of Jake Suggs and Doug Spears coming to my shop (The Alter House). His threat to choke me if I didn’t get his clothes fitted correctly (Studdering). My Prayers go out to the Family. RIP JAKE! Terry Grier
Posted by Terry Grier on January 27, 2021
Jake and I entered Winston Salem State University as freshman in the fall of 1967. We were cross the hall dorm mates in Brown Hall on the 5th floor. That's where the fun began. Big Jake, the most comical and hilarious guy on our floor. Always picking, teasing, jabbing and coming up with nicknames for fellow students, always in good humor, like half a head, big country slaughter etc. I could go on and on, into tomorrow of funny stuff, Jake use to say and do. Always the same, good for a joke, over the years. Wish I had more long time friends like Jake. I wish I could ask him now; Jake what's the joke? I'm sure he has one. Sincerely!
Posted by Anonymous on January 27, 2021
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Suggs Family. He will always be remembered for his humor and jokes that would captivate everyone in the room. His leadership and guidance impacted CIAA football officials throughout the entire conference. You will never be forgotten my Brother!! Football Officials Association and Crew 1
Posted by Eddie Buffaloe on January 27, 2021
Coach Suggs seeing your picture brings me great sadness. I remember you from Quail Hollow, but you were more than a teacher -- You were a mentor & friend! Even though, we haven't spoken in years I still remembered all the guidance, jokes, & wisdom you shared. Take your rest in the arms of our Mighty Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Posted by Chomeka McCormick on January 27, 2021
Uncle Jake, had a “cussing ministry”! I absolutely positively loved it. It would embarrass my Aunt Blonde so badly, all she could say is, “JAKE”! He would give her a side glance, and continue to make his point. Every year, I found my way to him in the arena during CIAA. I knew we were going to eat and drink good! When my daughter and her friends, (who are “all” WSSU alumni), would come around Uncle Jake would say, “Enter to Learn!”and in unison they would say, “Depart to Serve”! Heaven help them if he asked some WSSU trivia and they didn’t know the answer! He loved his fraternity, and he wanted the whole world to know it! I take comfort in knowing that death is NOT the end. I look forward to seeing him again.
Posted by Stephanie Bain-Hunter on January 26, 2021
I worked with Coach Suggs at Quail Hollow MS many years ago. He always had something funny to say. I enjoyed working with him. So sad to hear this news.
Posted by MaryAnn Sullivan on January 26, 2021
RIP to my middle school Coach Suggs! You were always funny & Cool! Sleep in peace
Posted by Ashley Forney on January 26, 2021
I just heard about your passing. Coach Suggs you were one of my favorites back in the day at Quail Hollow Middle school. You always made me laugh! It’s been 20+ years but I will never forget you. Prayers for you friends and family during this time. RIP!
Posted by Kari Ketner on January 26, 2021
Best coach ever you will be missed #Quail
Posted by Anonymous on January 26, 2021
Coach Suggs I will always remember you. Thank you for being such a good teacher.
Posted by Janira cho on January 26, 2021
Coach Suggs was the best! I will always remember him reading the newspaper as he would call out the stretches in gym class. He would always call me by my last name at Quail Hollow and yell “Karagounis” when he saw me! He was so proud he could pronounce my hard last name and always said it with a smile! To his family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time! RIP!
Posted by Gloria Karagounis on January 26, 2021
Oh Coach, you will be missed. To your family, he was a special man. So tolerant and engaging with my peers and I at such a pivotal time in children’s lives. Thank you for sharing him with us for SO many years.
Posted by Terri Dolan on January 26, 2021
Coach Suggs you will be missed!! You always had funny jokes at Northwest Jr. High and afterwards, seeing you out at the stores with a hey!! You always asked about my dad Jerald, mom and sister. My prayers and condolences the family.
Posted by Cherisma Hoffman on January 25, 2021
My sincere sympathy: Jake was a fun loving guy. Rest easy my friend.
Posted by Joann Taylor on January 24, 2021
I have known Jake since he used to serve as an alter boy during Mass. He was always a joy to be around. He will be missed but I know that he is enjoying that great bbq with his parents again! RIP Jake.
Posted by Bernita Taylor on January 22, 2021
To the family of Jake Suggs, Some things are hard to understand, and death is one of them. Even though we know it's certain. It is still hard to accept. We say goodbye to a long time friend, and hope it may help to know that our thoughts are with you. Bob & Gerald Johnson
Posted by Bob Johnson on January 22, 2021
To the family of Jake Suggs, Some things are hard to understand, and death is one of them. Yet it remains hard to to accept. It may help to know that our thoughts are with you. From long time friends. Bob & Gerald Johnson
Posted by Bob Johnson on January 22, 2021
Legendary CIAA football official and neutral observer, he was. We will miss his kindness and his jokes.As an observer, he could get his point across and have you smile at the same time. Will not be forgotten. Condolences to the family for your loss. Crew 7.
Posted by Michael Brown on January 22, 2021
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. May the soul of our dear Brother Jake Suggs Jr. rest in Heavenly peace.
Posted by stanley ervin on January 22, 2021
My prayers and deepest condolences to Jake's family. I worked with Jake at Northwest Middle many years ago. He always told me I was like the little sister he never had. His humour always kept anyone he met in stitches. I will miss our weekly talks. He was truly one of a kind. Rest well my friend until we meet again.
Posted by Barb Evans on January 22, 2021
Jake was always like the older big brother I never had ... always talking trash but being brutally honest. On my first day teaching at Northwest Middle (1983) I got cussed out for being an Aggie and putting down his lil school with the red & white goat 🙂 Back in the day the work environment was more like family and no matter who it was, employee or student, Jake was going to say mostly what's on his mind (sometimes missing his true calling as a comedian!) Jake was a favorite among all off us ... he also got me involved in coaching and refereeing, so we were always in contact during the those years in CMS and afterwards. Always one to call with something crazy to say (especially on our birthdays being the same day 🙂 some may not realize how brilliant he was with current events especially HBCU politics and history. Up until a couple weeks ago when I last visit him, he would always say that *3#@ * "mofo" Manning ... whats up, this time a bit quieter. RIP big brother and enjoy the Heavenly company of your frat buddies like Bob C and Skipper-Doo. Just make sure you guys got Holy Water in those red cups! 🙂 May God always continue to Bless your family and other love ones!
Posted by Bill Manning on January 21, 2021
Tommy and Edna Williams send condolences. We will keep the family in prayer.
Posted by Tommy Williams on January 21, 2021
To my longtime friend RIP
Posted by Deborah Young on January 21, 2021
With deep sympathy from your cousin at this time of sadness. Jake will truly be missed. Love you Jake Rest In Peace until we meet again.
Posted by Cynthia Hoyle Stover on January 21, 2021
Jake and I taught together at Quail Hollow for many years. He was a special friend. The many years he did morning bus duty when my room was on the front hall I could always count on him to stop as he came in and cheer me up with some of his "nonsense." He was a special person, good teacher and coach. I have missed him since leaving QH many years ago. He will remain part of my "QH Family.. Sincere sympathy to his family and man friends. Shirley Jakeman
Posted by Shirley Jakeman on January 19, 2021
I am sending my sincere thoughts and prayers in remembrance of the legendary Mr. Joseph Jake Suggs. Life won’t be the same without his humor. He will always be remembered as a true brother who was a great mentor and evaluator for the CIAA Football Program. Prayers and blessings to his love wife and family.
Posted by Uzell James Stokes Jr. on January 19, 2021
Friendship transcends death. Jake was a faithful classmate and friend . Condolences and prayers to the family. Winston State University Class of 1971
Posted by Sallie Mayfield on January 19, 2021
Jake has been a friend for 54 plus years. it is truly hard to say good bye to such a friend as Jake. I shall cherish the many years of laughter. CIAAs.and friendship. Rest well dear friend rest well as you would say. Brenda Faye !!!
Posted by alfreda Cowan J on January 19, 2021
To the family of Jake Suggs: Sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you. Jake and I grew up in the same neighborhood of Russell Ave., Grier Ave. and Vinton St. John W. Love, Sr. and Harriet Gentry Love. John Love Charlotte, NC.
Posted by John W. Love, Sr. on January 19, 2021
Jake was a friend to everyone he met. He loved his sports and was one of the greatest referees of all times. He will surly be missed by all. Take your rest my brother, you called a great game.
Posted by Anthony McGhee on January 18, 2021
Jake was a friend to everyone he met. He loved his sports and was one of the greatest referees of all times. He will surly be missed by all. Take your rest my brother, you called a great game.
Posted by Anthony McGhee on January 18, 2021
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