Duane Eddy Jacobs

“Listen to your heart. It knows all things, because it came from the Soul of the World, and it will one day return there.”… Because, wherever your heart is, that is where you’ll find your treasure.” (Coehlo, P. (1993). The Alchemist, Harper Collins Publishers, Inc., NY, NY. Duane Eddy Jacobs was born in McLeansboro, Illinois on November 29, 1964. He is the second child out of 4. He is survived by his husband: Hector Quiñones, his mother: Mildred Ingram, his sisters: Diana Willis, Michelle Springer, & LaTricia Ingram, & nephews & nieces. He was a proud benefactor of the FSU-University Musical Associates & member of the Tallahassee Prime Timers. He loved college football and was a hard core Seminoles fan. Duane was a happy & well behaved kid with big dreams. He was the first one in his family to attend and graduate from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (SIUC) with a bachelor in Finance. Even though the beginnings of his professional life were full of challenges, he fought hard to prove his worth until getting to be the interim president of the Goreville Bank until they were bought out by a larger institution. After realizing that the banking industry was no longer personable enough for him to enjoy, he went back to SIUC to get a second degree in accounting. He became a CPA in Illinois and worked as an auditor in Murphysboro until he moved to Tallahassee with his then partner Hector. Once in Tallahassee, he was hired as the Chief Fiscal Officer for Elder Care Services (ECS), where he worked for about 13 years. He loved working for Tallahassee’s elders. He went to work for Florida State University (FSU) payroll, while searching for new and meaningful challenges in his life. He was happy and enjoyed working at FSU payroll until he was diagnosed with brain cancer. Duane had a very positive outlook in life. After his cancer diagnosis, he was decided to fight & make the best out of this challenge. He travelled, went to FSU music concerts & other events. He kept his zest for life and did everything he could to stay active. In July, 2015, he married his lifetime partner, to become husbands for life. He courageously faced everything that life threw his way, until he died at home under the loving care of his mother, husband, & hospice care staff. He will definitely be missed. May his soul and his essence rest in peace. Memorial Services will be held 5:00 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Bevis Funeral Home. Susie Mozolic of Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. (www.bevisfh.com 850-385-2193)

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Duane Eddy Jacobs

November 29, 1964 - April 11, 2017