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Jacob Allen Granger, 56, known to all as “Jake”, peacefully passed away in his home in Atlanta, GA the morning of June 9, 2017 after a brief, but valiant fight with cancer. Jake was born in Lake Charles, LA and had lived in southern California, Minneapolis, and Philadelphia, before moving to Atlanta in 2002. Jake received his Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, from Louisiana Tech University and his Master of Business Administration degree from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA. He was a career professional and had worked at Burroughs Corporation, Unisys Corporation, and most recently as a Sr. Pricing/Costing Manager at AT&T Business Solutions.
Jake was very active in his local community holding many positions, including President, of the Fairway Gardens Homeowners Association for a number of years. Jake loved being in the sun and near the water and could play a very competitive game of sand volleyball. He is remembered by his co-workers, family, and friends as a very responsible and supportive man, with a ready wit, that kept them in good humor. He had a love of travel and has enjoyed many cultures around the world.
Jake is preceded in death by his father, Noel Forrest “Bud” Granger, and his mother Carinne Granger. He is survived by his brother Andrew Feriol Granger, II, his wife Debbie, and their two children Christopher Granger and Melissa Granger. He is also survived by his great niece and nephews, Emma Myers, Ashton Granger, and Hunter Hentrich. All the family members reside in Beaumont, TX.
Funeral services will be held in Lake Charles, LA at a date and time to be determined. Jake will be laid to rest in the family plot at Sallier Cemetery in Lake Charles, LA. A Remembrance Ceremony will be held Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 4:00 pm, at the Fairway Gardens neighborhood fountain in Atlanta. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Jake’s memory to: Hospice Atlanta, 1244 Park Vista Drive, NE, Atlanta, GA. 30319 www.vnhs.org
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JUDI VOSS says
To Jake’s family and friends.
This man was my buddy and I will treasure the memories of our 10 + years of peaceful, joyful and caring times. His smile will shine bright in my mind forever.
** God’s GRACE has been so evident to me in the past few weeks and days I had with Jake and I know in my heart that I will see him again.
Blessings.
Laurie Hazen says
Jake and I worked together for years at BellSouth and AT&T. I will miss him tremendously. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Steve Osiason says
If first met Jake at his first job out of college while I was a Summer intern during graduate school along with Mary. The three of us shared the same small office and cut up all Summer. Jake made the effort to maintain the friendship after that and he visited me in my hometown in Tampa for about 25 years in the winter. I visited him almost once or twice a year in Philadelphia and Atlanta and New Orleans. About 13 years ago I taught water skiing at a camp north of Atlanta for 3 summers and I visited with Jake most of my days off.
I went to college in Philadelphia and my closest friends are still in the area. When Jake moved there it made me happy that he became friends with my college buddies.
I was fortunate to be visiting in Atlanta last month and I am glad I got to see him one more time. I will really miss him.
Chris Granger says
Jake was my uncle and more than a uncle he was like a brother to me. We had so many great times together even till last weekend when he and I stayed up late watching old movies and telling old stories. He was one of the most witty and smartest people that I’ve ever known to the very end. Love you Jake and can’t wait till see you again some day.
Sydney Vickers says
I am so very sorry. I worked with Jake for many years and he was always patient, professional and willing to help. Each interaction was a true pleasure. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Clemmie Brayboy says
May God’s peace and comfort which surpasses man’s understanding engulf the Granger Family and Friends.
Sheryl Dusek says
I worked with Jake for several years as a Pricing MGR for BellSouth. He was a smart guy, a hard worker, and very funny. I have many memories of laughing with him about something that happened at the office. He will be missed.
Cindy Selfridge says
Jake was a dear friend and co-worker to many at BellSouth/AT&T. Jake supported me and my teams over the last fifteen years. He was always creative, hard working, efficient, and one of the smartest people in the room. Even when we were in the trenches, Jake could make you smile. Please know he was loved and respected by so many co-workers. We truly do mourn with you! My thoughts and prayers are with the Granger family. My deepest condolences.
April Macdonald says
My heart is sadden by the loss of Jake who has been a co worker of mine for 17+ years. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Lee Granger says
Jake was my ex-husband and I had the honor to be with him the last 10 days of his life. Hopefully, I brought some comfort. I believe he was glad I was there. I would once again like to thank all his friends, neighbors, and co-workers for being so supportive of Jake through the happier times and during his illness. He will be in my heart forever!
Marabeth Brooks says
My heart breaks with this sad news! Jake was truly one of the “good guys”. We worked together for many years at Bellsouth and he was a dear friend. My thoughts will be with all of Jake’s family, and I hope your fond memories of him will provide comfort during this most difficult time!
Lori McPherson says
I had the pleasure of knowing Jake for 30 years. He was my husband’s best friend for many, many years, and we considered Jake part of our family. He spent many holidays and vacations with us, and our kids always referred to him as “Uncle” Jake. My son and Jake spent many wee hours playing video games together. It’s shocking how quickly cancer took over Jake’s life, but I’m happy I was able to speak to him the night before he died. He had a tremendous, sarcastic wit, and lived his life on his own terms. We’ll miss him deeply.
Tamara Morris says
I was so saddened to learn of Jake’s sudden passing. It was only a few short months ago that he was helping me out with one pricing crisis after another with my customers. I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person since I work remote from Atlanta, but always enjoyed talking with him. He was easy to work with and very efficient! From reading the other comments, it sounds like he was well loved by many. Prayers for the Granger family during this difficult time.
Art Franks says
Jake was a solid professional who could work easily through the gauntlet of corporate demands and sales emotion. I valued his opinion and collaborative approach. Even years after I left AT&T I’d see him on “campus” and we’d visit about BellSouth. Rest In Peace
Melissa Granger says
Jake was my Uncle, yet we were more then just Uncle and Niece. As I became older we had a special bond/relationship. Every time I would see him or talk to him his words to be would be” my favorite niece, stunning as always” I would reply, “yes Uncle Jake I am the favorite because I am your only niece. It was our little joke together. I am blessed to have been able to fly and be in Atlanta the weekend before his passing and also to celebrate his last Birthday he will have with us. My Uncle was loving, smart, FULL of wit and humor. I am very proud of all he was accomplished and wish he wasn’t taken from us at such a young age.
I want to thank all the friends, co -workers, Lee and Hugh for all the support and love you all gave him.
Brian Greenstein says
Jake was a great friend at a time that I really needed a friend. He was smart, funny, sarcastic, funny, catty, funny, witty, funny and generally the smartest guy in the room. He was a great guy taken from us way too soon. Hopefully he is sipping a Jim Beam and Diet, dipping, and looking down, laughing with and at us. The world was a better place for his having been here.
Hugh Kroehling says
I want to thank the friends and neighbors (Ned, Terrie, Judi) who helped Jake in his last few months on this earth, especially Lee, who took care of Jake when he was no longer able to care for himself. I was shocked how quickly the cancer ravaged his body. His mind was sharp until the end, as Jake and I sat up late the night before he died sipping Jim Beam. It was only six months ago that Jake and I went kayaking in the Intracoastal waterway. He had no sign of illness, then in January my son and I visited Jake twice. Again, he seemed fine, or at least he did not let us know anything was wrong. He was diagnosed February 22 with stage 4 cancer of unknown origin, but of course he did not tell anyone. I visited Jake again in April. We went out for lunch every day I was there and had some beers, shooting the breeze and people watching sitting on outdoor decks. This was the way Jake liked spending weekend afternoons. I was fortunate to meet Andy, Debbie, and Melissa, and am sorry I never got a chance to meet Chris. My condolences to the Granger family.
Mike Stehly says
I had lost touch with Jake for about the last 10 years but have known him for over 30 years. Somehow today, I don’t know why, I went searching on Facebook and found this unfortunate news. I had the pleasure of meeting Jake many years ago while studying for an MBA at Pepperdine. He was the guy you wanted to be with for any group projects, he helped me make it through and we developed a solid friendship. So much so that Jake was my best man at my wedding. I spent quite a few nights out and about with Jake we always had a great time with lots of laughs and fun! He had such a positive energy about him, the tan, the clothes, Jake had style! He was also very kind and considerate hosting my dad in 2007. He was always proud of his family and where he came from, he always talked about most of the people that left messages ! This weekend I will be thinking of him and I will definitely have a drink or two or three in his honor, the world just lost a little bit of light. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
consuelo ecuyer says
My continued prayers are with your family
Kerry McKenzie says
First, apologies for writing my condolences so late. I was unaware of this site until recently, via a mutual friend of Jake’s. Jake was my buddy, my “Brother from Another Mother” and a fantastic friend, one of my best friends in fact. He was one of the first people I met when I first moved to Atlanta. For about seven years, I lived in an adjacent neighborhood to Fairway Gardens (prior to moving to Seattle in 2015) and I know many of his neighbors. Jake and I spent a lot of time together, toasting a glass of Chardonnay on the patio and enjoying the Buckhead restaurant scene. I will forever cherish our time together. Jake never let on, via phone, how serious his condition was. When I was in Atlanta at the end of May, I visited Jake and very happy that I got to spend almost an entire Sunday with him at his house about 12 days prior to his passing. We had a lovely visit and discussed him visiting me in Seattle once he was better. It is with a heavy heart that I did not know the severity of his condition until I saw him in person that day. Prior to seeing him, we had considered plans to go out for an early Birthday celebration and he stated: “If I feel up to it”. I felt optimistic that he would pull through. When I was back in Seattle, I got the call. It broke my heart to hear of his passing. I have missed talking with him. Unfortunately, I missed the Fairway Gardens memorial. The Fairway Gardens Park was a perfect spot for it. Jake loved that “Spitting Lion” head in the Park fountain. When he was HOA President, he was always cleaning out the fountain and tending to it. He would always say “My lion isn’t spitting too good” and would go out and look after it. My love and support go out to his family in Texas, to his ex-wife Lee Granger and to all his friends. My brother Jake, you are gone way too soon, you are forever loved and you are missed dearly!