Garrett Brink Jacoby

On Wednesday December 16th, 2020, Garrett Brink Jacoby, a Patriot, who was lovingly called "Gar or Gar-boy”, departed from this life for eternal freedom after battling pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family that morning, and was honored peacefully and respectfully for being the veteran that he was.

Garrett "Gary" was born on December 17th 1951, in La Grange, Illinois to Harry and Betty Jacoby. The third of four boys, Gary grew up in a full house playing baseball and watching his beloved, Ernie Banks with the Chicago Cubs. Having a successful all-star basketball career, Gary wore number 13, and stood at 6'3'' at the Hinsdale South High School in Clarendon Hills, Illinois. He was also in many plays, reciting impressively long parts, at the local Theatre in Western Springs.

He went on to join the Air Force, where he would serve our great nation that he loved and respected.

A graduate of Northern Illinois University, he inherited an entrepreneur spirit from his Father and grandfather. With a charming Jacoby wit and an esteemed radio voice he excelled at his sales jobs and would eventually run and/or own multiple companies in the automotive industry in California, Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. His greatest release was his love for golf and fellowship on the golf course, as well as, his love for getting on his Harley and riding on many exciting excursions. He thoroughly enjoyed sharing those experiences with his grandsons.

Gary and his wife Tami knew each other for 40 years from childhood. They reconnected in 2013 and married in 2016 the year "The Cubs Won the World Series!” Their main wedding color was Cubs Blue! Tami lovingly called him "Gary, her Hurricane from Florida". They made their life together in Chattanooga with their 3 Pups and 3 Cats. Running their business selling GPS trackers and hiring reps for SVR tracking, they were able to add fun side trips along the way having adventures all around the U.S. They also travelled to Brazil, London, Scotland, and on their last Christmas together, Switzerland. He was Tami's Patriot, Love and Best Buddie.

Their Annual trip to Washington DC was filled with family and celebrating our Nation's Veterans during the ride of the Patriots called "Rolling Thunder''.

He had a deep love for family, friends and this country: “One Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.”

Gary is survived by his wife Tami, his daughter Bronwyn, son-in-law Jose and 3 Grandsons Jose, Xavier and Kasper. His brothers Dave, Ron, and Steve, along with several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service procession will start at Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, at 7414 Old Lee Hwy Chattanooga, TN 37421. The procession will be escorted by his dear friend Larry Sartin, along with his closest friends and, "The Patriot Guard Riders", to the Chattanooga National Cemetery on Bailey Ave. for a 2:00 pm, graveside service on Friday, February 5th, 2021.

Donations in Gary's honor can be made at the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund or Operation Homefront.

Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com

Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel , 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.