John Edward “Jack” Jacobi, Jr.

John Edward “Jack” Jacobi, Jr., age 88, of Marietta, Georgia, formerly of Cornelia, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Mr. Jacobi was born on November 9, 1937, in Washington, DC, to the late John Edward Jacobi, Sr., and Carrie Jacobi. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Ruth Teal Jacobi; his sister, Sue Sherman;

Survivors include his sons, John Jacobi, of Honolulu, HI; Craig Jacobi, of Marietta, GA (whom passed away three days following his father); son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Melissa Jacobi, of McKinney, TX; Jill Jacobi, Jamie Jacobi, Julia Jacobi, Jake Jacobi, James Jacobi, Madison Jacobi, Olivia Jacobi, Sarah Jacobi, Katie Jacobi, and Emily Jacobi; and three great-grandchildren.

A Private Family Memorial Service will be held. Mr. Jacobi will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife at the Columbarium of First Baptist Church of Gainesville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The V Foundation for Cancer Research, 106 Towerview Court, Cary, NC 27513 www.jimmyv.org.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel at 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123.