Wayne Edward Jacoby, 74, of Christopher, passed away on Tuesday November 29, 2022 at his home.
He was born on October 18, 1948 in Coello, IL to Robert Lee and Mary Ann (Vandevelde) Jacoby. He married Emma (Wohlwend) Jacoby on November 13, 1987 in Pinckneyville, IL.
He is survived by his wife Emma Jacoby of Christopher; children Emily (Robert) Flood of Christopher, Dwayne Williams of Valdosta, GA and Darrin Jacoby of DuQuoin, IL; one step-son Jason Shockley of Christopher; grandchildren Zoey, Robert, Casey, Courtney, Jeremy, Kasey and Bryson; step-grandchildren Syaira Harmon, Jaron Shockley, Briana Shockley and Robert Shockley; one brother Charles Jacoby of Lake of Egypt.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother LeeRoy Jacoby.
Wayne loved to go hunting and fishing and to spend time with his grandchildren and special friends Mike Smith, Isaac Smith and Jeremy Poe.
Wayne’s wishes were to be cremated with a graveside service to be held at a later date.
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