William Jacobi

William Jacobi obituary, Upton, KY

William Jacobi

William Jacobi Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Manakee Funeral Home - Upton on Oct. 3, 2025.

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William "Billy" Wayne Jacobi, 67, of Ostrander passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, February 27, 2025 at his residence. He was born May 16, 1957 in Wichita, Kansas to the late Wilfred "Jake" and Nancy (Johnson) Jacobi. Billy worked as a truck driver for over 40 years. He loved lifting weights, riding ATV's, spending time outdoors, and watching NASCAR. His greatest love was spending time with his children and grandchildren and owning his own 18-wheeler. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Chad (Amy) Jacobi; daughters, Casey (Brandon) Wright and Paige Jacobi; grandchildren, Brody Jacobi, Ste la Wright and Miles Wright; brothers, Steve and Brian; sisters, Tammy and Sandy; close friends, Steve Graves and Nick Peirsol; many nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 9:00 - 11:00 am at the Snyder Funeral Center, 101 Valleyside Drive at W. William Street, Delaware. Graveside services wi l be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025 11:00 at Brackett Cemetery in Upton, Kentucky. The Snyder Funeral Center is honored to serve the Jacobi family. To share a fond memory of Bi ly or to offer a condolence to his family, please visit www.snyderfuneralhomes.com
Cemetery
Brackett Cemetery
198 Brackett Cemetery Rd.
Upton KY 42784
US
Graveside Service
Thursday, March 6, 2025
11:00 AM -
Brackett Cemetery
198 Brackett Cemetery Rd.
Upton KY 42784
US
Funeral Home
Manakee Funeral Home - Upton
215 North Walnut Ave.
Upton KY - 42784
US
270-369-7444
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