Andrew Jacobs Obituary

Andrew "Andy" Corbit Jacobs, age 59, of Pawleys Island, passed away May 26, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. Andy was born April 18, 1965 in Charleston, South Carolina to Janie Ackerman Jacobs Dennis and the late Preston Corbit Jacobs. Growing up in Charleston, Andy volunteered at Charlestown Landing, spending many hours at the colonial village and the old ship, riding his bike back and forth to work. He was a lifelong history buff and loved to discuss the history of the low country, wars, U.S. history (especially the colonial period), and embodied this as an old soul throughout his life. He also had a special passion for Foxfire books, the outdoors, camping and anything at all to do with the water, especially the creeks and marshes. He was a Cub Scout and a Boy Scout, he loved magic tricks and performing them. He collected stamps and coins, always looking for the history behind them. He spent his summers in Pawleys Island, South Carolina fishing, crabbing and helping his grandparents in any way he could. With his grandfather, he helped him work on cars and handyman projects. With his grandmother, he helped her plant, garden, and cook. This cultivated a love of cooking in Andy. Iit was one of his greatest joys. He spent hours helping his grandmother prepare the fresh shrimp, crab, and fish as well as the home grown produce. He was also especially close with his paternal grandmother in Charleston, spending many days and hours fishing and playing card games with her. He would tell anyone how blessed he was to have such wonderful grandparents, and all that he had learned from them. Moving to Moncks Corner, SC in his teens, he graduated from Berkeley High School. After high school, Andy joined the US Army and was stationed in Germany and served as a Combat Engineer in the 2nd Batallion . He was extremely patriotic and was proud that he was able to serve his country. He was also proud of his grandfather's service in World War II and his father's service in the Marine reserves. His time in the military furthered his passion for engineering and construction. After leaving the military, he worked in construction, specifically as an electrician, creating his own company Jacobs Electric Unlimited. He worked as an electrician in many states but ultimately settled back in South Carolina in the Pawleys Island and Murrells Inlet area. He worked with businesses such as Hard Rock Park, Rowe Enterprises, Pawleys Island Reserve Golf Club and on several buildings throughout Myrtle Beach and Georgetown area. Working with his hands remained rewarding throughout his life. He even built his own ramp to his house when he could barely walk unassisted. Perhaps one of Andy's greatest passions was cooking all cuisines, especially seafood and meats. It was at the Pawleys Island Reserve Club that he worked in the kitchen alongside the chefs, and assisted with special events. He had wonderful years and many memories from his time there. At the time of his death, his home was filled with hundreds of amazing cookbooks and books about growing and preparing food. The cooking supplies, utensils, and prep items were witness to this love. Another passion of Andy's was music and dancing. He taught himself to play acoustic guitar and had begun learning to play the violin. He played with local bands in the Murrells inlet area in past years and used to teach country line dancing there as well. His harmonica ("mouth organ") was often with him. More recently, as Andy's health failed, he was able to spend a great deal of time with his sister, Allene, at her farm in upstate South Carolina. He was immensely helpful and always willing to do the best he could regardless of his circumstances. He found another passion in her cattle, and in sharing experiences with her and her family, especially his niece and nephew Cyprys and JingHui. When he could no longer work and was limited in many of his daily activities, he would spend time with the cattle or discussing them. His memory lives on there as well. What never left him was his love of the Creek at Pawleys. During some of his last days, he still made an effort to walk to see the Creek near his house. Andy's signature trademark was his hats. He had several round brimmed hats that he wore absolutely everywhere, and you could pick him out in a crowd. Andy never met a stranger and always took time to talk with people and listen to their stories. He always wanted to know their name and "who people were." He loved to tell stores and share experiences with people. Andy didn't judge people and put no value in material things, unless they were sentimental or useful in his work or his passions. Instead, he chose to value learning and experiencing life, especially simple things. Andy was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, Preston Corbit Jacobs Sr. and Lucille Bunch Jacobs, and Bernard L. Ackerman and Elizabeth Bourne Ackerman. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Taylor Jacobs; two step-daughters, Sindy Williams and Stephanie Williams, and a step son-in-law, who he considered a son, Timothy Beahn; three grandchildren, Dakota Beahn, Austin Beahn, and Tristen Haleigh Royce, three great grandchildren; his siblings, Margaret Jacobs Pipkin (Tim), Allene Jacobs Wiley (Chris), Ryan C Dennis and several step siblings; and beloved Aunts, Sara Elizabeth Ackerman and Linda Jacobs, and many loved cousins, nieces, nephews, and family members. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research, 320 W. Ohio St., Suite 300, Chicago, IL or at www.stopsarcoidosis.org or Meals on Wheels of Horry and Georgetown County, 2050 US-501, 1100 B, Conway, SC 29526. A memorial service to remember and celebrate Andy's life is planned for later this summer at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, 11528 Highway 17 Bypass, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Details will be posted on Goldfinch Funeral Home's website when details become available. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is serving the family.