Theodore B. Jacobus, Jr.

Theodore B. Jacobus, Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024. He was born on April 27, 1933, in Elmira, NY to Theodore and Mary (Morrison) Jacobus, Sr.

Theodore, a pipe fitter by trade, retired from Corning Glass Works, Corning, NY. He was an ambitious individual who took pride in his work and was recognized for his hard work and dedication with a 70-year Service Pin from Corning Inc. in 2023. In his spare time, Theodore enjoyed woodworking, hunting, and fishing and was an honorary member of the William Colvin Hunting Club. He was also an accomplished home builder, constructing a beautiful lake cottage where family and friends could gather and make cherished memories.

A man of deep faith, Theodore attended East Lindley Baptist Church early in life before becoming a founding member of Victory Highway Wesleyan Church in Painted Post, NY. He also attended several Wesleyan Churches, with his current membership at Brooksville Wesleyan Church, Brooksville, FL. He participated in many local, national, and international mission projects, traveling to Haiti, Kosovo, Czech Republic, Albania, and the Hephzibah Children's Home in Macon, GA. These travels epitomized his generous spirit and dedication to helping others. "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many." (Mark 10:45)

Theodore is survived by his children: Deborah (Ed) Connett of Painted Post, Mark (Tanya) Jacobus of Corning, Rebecca (James) Price of Deltona, FL, and Denise (Paul) Wilcox of Surgoinsville, TN; son-in-law, Gerald "Mike" Goodridge of Big Flats, NY; brother, Glenn (Fran) Jacobus of Painted Post; sisters-in-law, Barb Johnson of Clearwater, FL, and Elma Jacobus of Henderson, NY; grandchildren: Michael (Patty Russo) Tyler, Kevin (Alicia) Tyler, Aaron (Sarah Black) Jacobus, Andrew (Lindsey Helkenn) Jacobus, Ryan Goodridge, Wayne Schoonover, Emily (Rob Garcia) Schoonover-Cramer, James (Julie) Schoonover, Megan Wilcox, and Victoria (Kevin) Blatt; 27 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 70 years, Charlotte (Jones) Jacobus; his daughter, Mary Goodridge; grandson, Eddie Connett, Jr.; nephew, Kimberleigh Jones; brother, Henry Jacobus; sister, Jean O'Dell; brothers-in-law: Bob O'Dell, Paul Jones, Harold Jones, Jack Theetge, Butch Cleary, and Walt Johnson; and sisters-in-law: Eleanor Theetge, Kathleen Cleary, Ann Jones, and Anna Jones.

Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 1:00-3:00 pm at Haughey Funeral Home, Inc., 216 East 1st Street, Corning, NY, where a Funeral Service will follow at 3:00 pm with Pastor Sheldon Roblyer officiating.

Memorial donations may be made in Theodore's name to the Sturgill Hospice House,
12254 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613.

Theodore's family has entrusted his care to Haughey Funeral Home, Inc. www.haugheyfuneralhome.com.