Georgetown: James "Hippie" Edward Jacobs, 72, husband of Wanda "Cookie" Barnhill Jacobs, died Monday, June 1, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Jacobs was born in Conway on November 24, 1947, a son of the late Willard Edelle Jacobs and Lena Belle Sarvis Jacobs. Mr. Jacobs grew up in Georgetown and attended Winyah High School. He worked for International Paper Company as a heavy equipment operator for forty-four years until retirement, where he was considered a legend. He attended Maryville Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mr. Jacobs was a "Piddler" and could fix just about anything, He built his children's first computer from scraps. Mr. Jacobs was a real jokester and loved making people laugh and had an infectious smile. He loved kids, all animals, and always picked up strays and gave them a good home. Hippie was so very proud of his grands and their accomplishments. In addition to his parents, Mr. Jacobs was predeceased by: a brother, Billy Jacobs. Surviving are: his wife of Georgetown, a son, James E. Jacobs, Jr. (Laura) and a daughter, Misty Kate Jacobs Gause, both of Georgetown; five grandchildren, James Edwards Jacobs III (Casey), Brook Elaine Perkins (Cameron), Tristan James Casselman, Savannah Kate Casselman and Isaac Stone Casselman; and two great-grandchildren, Layla Perkins and Carter Edelle Jacobs. Graveside services with military rites will be eleven o'clock Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens. Officiating will be Pastor Tommy Cox. The family suggests memorials to: Tidelands Community Hospice, 2591 N Fraser St, Georgetown, SC 29440. Please sign a guestbook at: wwwmayerfuneralhome.com. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.