Terry P. Jacobson, 72, of Parkersburg, WV. passed away Wednesday October 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with extensive small cell lung cancer. Terry was born in Sault St Marie, Michigan
on February 5, 1954, to parents Howard Jacobsen and Shirley Jacobsen.
Terry graduated from Belpre High School, class of 1973. Following graduation, he joined the navy for 4 years, where he
was selected for security detail on the Presidential Yacht, USS Sequoia, until it was decommissioned in 1977, abruptly, and he could not fulfill the duty. After serving his country, he worked at Corning Glass, where he met his wife, Carolyn. From there he retired from Shell Chemical after 22 years. Following that, he worked at Public Debit, drove tour bus, and had his own business of Jake’s Water Hauling.
Terry enjoyed 28 years at their cabin, Zoraland, on Goose Creek Road. The past 12 years he loved traveling to Florida, their second home. Terry liked the outdoors, camping, biking, 4-wheeling, skiing, NASCAR racing, any body of water, and looking at boats and ships. Most of all he cherished his wife, daughter, and his beloved grandchildren. He loved watching the grandchildren in their sports and seeing them grow up.
Terry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carolyn, daughter Amy Jacobson-File, grandchildren Brayden File, and Isabella File. His brothers and sisters, Howard (Doris), Joan, John (Lois), Michael, Denise (Michael), Dave, along with nieces and nephews.
Terry was proceeded in death by his parents Howard and Shirley, brother Chris (Rose), sisters Patricia and Shirleyan, and his father and mother in-law, Ray and Ruth Deem.
Services will be Monday 1:00 PM at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg with Reverend Rick Williams officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens with military honors. Visitation will be Sunday 2-5 PM.
The family thanks Dr. Cawley, Dr. Gordon, Dr. Keyser, and Dr. Brauer along with all the doctors, nurses, and staff at Marietta Memorial Hospital and Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Parkersburg.
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