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Mr. Kevin Jacobson, age 50, of Duluth Georgia, passed away on June 8, 2018.
Mr. Jacobson was born on November 26, 1967 in Galesburg Illinois to Mr. Irv and Eva Jacobson. He grew up in Galesburg alongside his brother. He graduated from Galesburg High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Marketing from University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.
Mr. Jacobson was married to Ms. Mary Lombardi Jacobson in 1992. The couple lived in Duluth since 2002. He was Vice President of Sales at Physician’s Formula for 25 years and he was Senior Vice President at LoveBug probiotics the last two years.
Mr. Jacobson was an avid golfer, a loyal Deadhead, and was a devoted spouse, father and pet dad. He had a great sense of humor and people said “he lit up a room the moment he walked in”.
Mr. Jacobson was preceded in death by his father: Mr. Irv Jacobson. He is survived by his loving wife: Mary Jacobson of Duluth; mother: Eva Jacobson of Galesburg; children: Kaitlin and Owen; and brother: Brett Jacobson and his wife Karla of Wichita Kansas.
A private service was held with immediate family. In lieu of flowers Kevin wanted donations made to Georgia SPCA (www.georgiaspca.org), where the family got their first rescue dog, Jerry (named after Jerry Garcia).
Georgia Cremation 3570 Buford Highway Suite 202 Duluth, Georgia 30096. 678-584-0914. GeorgiaCremation.com
Hannah Portes says
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I your father raised an amazing and strong girl who I adore and admire. My thoughts are with you and your family and I am sending love and support.
My sincere condolences,
Hannah
Debbie Lovell says
I cannot say enough about Kevin. He not only lit up the room but he lit up the lives of anyone who knew him. I had the privilege of working with him for 25 years and have since remained a close friend. There will never ever be anyone in my life like him and he will always be in my heart and never forgotten. I will always cherish his loyalty, kindness and his sense of humor with his many great stories.
Mary, Kaitlin and Owen, I hope the love and support from your family friends will provide you with some comfort during this difficult time. Please know how loved he was by so many of us and how much he talked about and so loved his family.
Love,
Debbie and Steve
Vida says
Kevin has always been & will always be the light of my life professionally & personally for 25 years. When days were difficult at work he brightened my day with a funny story. Then again he brightened all my days.
The past week we were reminiscing of the good old days & of course laughing. You always had my back
Kevin I have loved you like a brother , your forever in my heart. I will miss our weekly talks.
Mary, Kaitlin & Owen he loved his family so much, I hope the love we all had for Kevin will help you get through the pain & great loss.
Good bye my friend forever
Love
Vida & Mitch
Jim Besaw says
I was so saddened to hear about Kevin. We worked together for a number of years at Physicians Formula. Kevin was a great guy that always made me laugh. His departure was much too soon however he will be remembered always.
Jim
Debbie Green says
I worked with Kevin at Physicians Formula for many years. He was the “life” of all our meetings. I said to him many times, he could have made a much better living as a stand-up comedian.
Kevin and I left PFC at the same time. He helped me thru this difficult period. Several months later, I called and asked if I could use him as a reference for a job I was applying for. He stated “Are you kidding me? Do you honestly think I could give you a positive reference?” Then he said SURE. I asked him to let me know if the company called him.
I got a text message from Kevin the following day which stated “God, you owe me a good Christmas gift. I haven’t lied so much since I was 8 or 9. I have to go to church now to get abstained for my lies”.
That was Kevin. A big heart in a big guy.
Mary, Kaitlin and Owen, my heart is with you. There will never be another Kevin Jacobson and I am one lucky person to have known him.
He will be missed.
The Fair Family says
We are so sorry to hear about this and wish your family love and heartfelt wishes in this time.
The Fair Family
Rachael Young says
I am so sorry to hear this. Sending continued prayers of comfort and strength to the family.
The Young Family
Malcolm & Dee Dee Cunningham says
We are apart of the many GAC families. Please accept my deepest condolences for your family’s loss. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
The Cunningham Family ~
The Blackwell Family says
Our hearts are with your family during this difficult time. God is embracing Kevin and your family. May the treasured memories of your loved one bring warmth and comfort.
The Blackwell Family
The Lowenstein Family says
You guys were one of our first friends when moving into the neighborhood 15 years ago. We will remember Kevin with a constant smile and a warm welcome for everyone. He was always surrounded by his family…we rarely saw him without you. It’s was obvious how much Mary, Kaitlin and Owen meant to him. He raised an incredible daughter who took our Katie under her wing during what could have been a difficult transition to a new high school. Kaitlin continued for the next two years to guide Katie and give her a daily ride to school. Kevin joked that we were actually doing him a favor because it was the only way Kaitlin would get out of bed and make it to class! And what an incredible athlete he encouraged in Owen and what a sweet young man he’s become. We will remember Kevin and your whole family in our daily prayers. He will be missed. God Bless.
Yvette Quisling says
Kevin was definitely one of the wittiest people I have known. I remember being at one of Owen’s basketball games and I asked him what grade Kaitlin was in now. He replied ” Gosh, you ask such tough questions!” I know he was joking because he was always seen with his family. I will always remember his incredible sense of humor. Our family is grieving with you. Please allow us to help in any way – I can deliver meals, do laundry, walk the dog- just please let me know when you are ready.
Jennifer Sharp says
I worked with Kevin for many years at Physicians Formula, he was the best. Funny, supportive, loyal and a good friend. The world was a better place with him in it, and has lost one of the good guys. He will always have a special place in my heart.
mike morris says
We are saddened to hear of the loss of Kevin. As the others have commented Kevin was a lot of fun to be around and never met a stranger type of person. We will pray for comfort during this time for Mary, Kaitlyn and Owen.
The Morris Family
Michelle Dickinson says
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to your family from ours.
The Dickinsons
Denise Martin says
Our family surrounds you with hugs and prayers and extends our deepest sympathies. Sloan and I both said that when we think of Kevin, we picture him with a big smile, always ready with a funny story to lighten a room. He had such a warm, friendly way with everyone and I know he will be so very missed by all who knew him well. Mary, Kailtlin, and Owen, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Martin Family
Barbara Victorio says
My deepest condolences to Mary, Kaitlin and Owen. I’m so sorry. I’m going to miss Kevin. He had the biggest heart ❤️ always taking care of people making sure they were ok. I loved sitting next to him at company functions because I knew it would be the best time! Thank you Kevin for everything you did and who you were. Maybe God needed more laughter in heaven and decided to take you back. I’ll miss you. May you Rest In Peace
RJ Stephens says
Mary and family,
Kevin & I had lost track of each other over the years, but had reconnected for the first time in 25 years just last week. Then to hear that Kevin passed away only a few days later is incredibly saddening. I could tell just during that conversation that Kevin was still Kevin, with his wit and sense of humor. Mary I remember fondly when you and Kevin first started dating at U of I and all the time we spent together back then. You have my sincerest condolences during this trying time.
RJ (Randy) Stephens
The Payne Family says
Mary,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss. Bryecton has always had so many amazing stories about Kevin from being over there with Owen. He touched his heart and made so many lasting uplifting memories. He was always funny and cooking them an amazing breakfast! He had the biggest heart! He was an amazing man that will be missed tremendously. God has a special person joining Him in heaven! You will be in our prayers and would love to help out in any way! Love, The Payne Family
Moises & Natalia Medina says
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. We pray that God will overflow your hearts with His peace and love while you walk through this difficult moment in your life.
Our most sincere condolences. Love, Moises & Natalia.
Montean LaPorte says
Kevin:
You made the world a more fun place! Rest in peace.
Selwynn & Paytie Howard says
May God keep you and hold you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you along with the entire GAC family.
The Jones Family says
Mary, Kaitlin and Owen you have been in our thoughts and prayers. Kevin truly loved life and we remember him fondly. He will be missed my many in our community. Hoping your hearts heal and your feel the love of faith, family & friends surrounding you during this difficult time. Xoxo
Rick Mariner says
Mary and Family, I wanted to write a note to express my most sincere condolences for your loss. I will always remember Kevin and the great times we had as students at The University of Illinois. As many have already written, I remember him as funny, bright, and full of life. I know he went on to be a successful businessman and great husband and father. He will be missed by many.
Gaye Burek says
I’m just learning of Kevin’s passing now.. So very difficult, sad.. and shocking! You could say I grew up with Kevin.. as I was his big brothers girlfriend in hs..
He was so much fun, tall, light hearted and I think he let me win most of the basketball games we played… in my ❤️ He’s still around somewhere doing all those wonderful things all the folks said before me. It’s much too hard to think he’s not with us anymore…
Please know all of you… his family have my deepest sympathies… thinking of you now, in the months, and years to come.
Miss him dearly