~ IN MEMORY ~
Military veteran, SO/RC/NWA pilot Frank Andrew Jacob
August 18, 1932 - November 20, 2020
Notification with the passing of retired Southern Airways,
Republic, Northwest Airlines and Gulf Air pilot Frank Andrew Jacob, age 88.
To view the obituary and share memories online please visit
the funeral home website at
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Personal condolences may be sent to the Jacob family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com
Delhomme Funeral Home of Lafayette, LA has been entrusted
with funeral arrangements.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary……………..
A private memorial service will be held for Frank Andrew
Jacob, 88, who passed away on November 20, 2020. Mr. Jacob was the son of the
late Andrew Jacob and the former Elizabeth Chulko. Frank Jacob, a longtime
resident of Lafayette, died prematurely while enjoying his daily walk through
his neighborhood on November 20. He was 88 years old.
Frank was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and
great-grandfather. He was a gentle soul, had a kind and joyful heart and was a
loyal friend. From a young age he knew he wanted to fly. He served four years
in the US Air Force, flying as a crew chief in B-25s while earning an A & P
mechanic's license and private pilot license. As a pilot, he had a full career
flying for Southern Airways, Republic Airlines, Northwest Airlines and Gulf
Air.
After retirement, he was a quality control inspector for
Northrop Grumman. He built, rebuilt and fixed airplanes and enjoyed flying his
beloved Aeronca Champ. He loved flight instruction and was very active with
AOPA and EAA, sharing his love of aviation with everyone around him, young and
old alike.
One of his favorite activities was taking children on their
first flight through the EAA Young Eagles program. Frank is survived by his
wife of 41 years, E G. "Trudy" Lippert Jacob; 6 children; 12
grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Andrew and Elizabeth Jacob; and daughter, Wendy W. Todd.
In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the
Experimental Aircraft Association, to be used for Young Eagles or scholarships
for budding aviators. Visit EAA.org. Personal condolences may be sent to the
Jacob family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA,
is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Frank was an intelligent, kind and generous gentleman. He was an accomplished aviator and mechanic who never hesitated to help any person in need. He will be missed by any and all who knew him. Deepest sympathies to Frank's family and rest assured that he will never be forgotten. The world is diminished by his absence. Rest in peace.
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