Eric J. Jacobs

He was born on September 26th, 1968, in Honolulu, HI to James and Sandra Jacobs (West Frankfort, IL). Eric is a 1986 graduate of West Frankfort High School and attended/graduated from Southern Illinois University (SIU) and the University of Missouri (Mizzou). Afterwards, he moved to Kansas City, Missouri to live and work for almost 20 years with the Hay Group/Korn Ferry as a Senior Principal.

Those of you who were lucky enough to meet Eric instantly became his lifelong friend. He was known for having a smile on his face, his quick wit and jokes, and for bragging he had great hair. He would make you laugh as he always had a coupon for something that you wanted.

He was a member of the TKE Fraternity in college and made lifelong friends. He was active for many years afterwards in the organization.

He loved his crazy dog, Leo, who he adopted at Wayside Waifs animal shelter in Kansas City. The most important role he had was brother to his sister, Tina. The two of them were the best of friends. His greatest joy was being "Uncle Eric" to Quentin and Cooper. He was always the first to get on the floor and play a game with his nephews or take them to amusement parks to ride roller coasters, even though Eric hated them.

Eric will leave a void and hole in many people's lives, but in his short 48 years, there will be a lot of stories to share for years to come.

He is survived by parents Sandra and James Jacobs of West Frankfort; sister Tina (Aaren) Stytz of Gilbert, AZ; two nephews Quentin and Cooper Stytz; aunts Cathy (Terry) Horrell of West Frankfort and Joan (Bruce) Chatham of Grayson, GA; and cousins Rachel Chatham and Ryan, Jonathon, and Aaron Horrell.

Preceded in death by Mary and Tem Cena, and Betty and James Jacobs.

A small private service with family and close friends to be held in West Frankfort, IL. A memorial service for family and friends will be held at a later time in Kansas City, Missouri.

He will be loved and missed forever. We have lost a son, brother, uncle, and friend. Our hearts will be forever broken.