Jacobi Saulter

His “GLORY” story Jacobi Saulter crossed over from his earthly to heavenly home on October 26, 2019 @ 1:25 am at Wellstar Tranquility Hospice, Kennesaw Mountain, Marietta, GA at the age of 80. Jacobi is predeceased by his father, Jacob Saulter and mother Lena B. Saulter. Jacobi is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Nora Saulter. They were united in holy matrimony, on August 7, 1978 in Columbia, South Carolina. Jacobi is lovingly remembered by his children; Eddie Webb, Cobi Lynn (Michael) Smith, Stephan Saulter, Cheryl (Phil) Ashford, Brian (Norma) Saulter, Jaquanda (Julio) Saulter-Villegas, Leticia Saulter, Marcus Ashford, Janora Ware; 20 grandchildren; 18 great- grandchildren; sister, Hattie B. Smith; brother, Jeffrey Saulter; brother-in-law, John Smith; sisters-in-law, Maria Fernandez, Sonja Griffin, Phyllis Griffin Fordham and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and extended family members. Jacobi will be remembered by many loving church saints at True Light Tabernacle and others in Statesboro, Georgia; Alabama, Indiana, Arizona, Mexico, Canada, South Africa and Australia. Jacobi was born in Columbia, South Carolina on October 11, 1939. He graduated from Roseville High School and went on to earn his Bachelors of Science Degree from University of South Carolina. He served in the U.S. Forces, Navy/Marines and later worked as a Respiratory Care Practitioner for over 35 years in many hospitals including Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Bethesda Medical Center. He retired in 2017 from Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA. Those who knew him well, knows he enjoyed motorcycles, boats, cars, NFL football, singing in church and family outings. He enjoyed spending many hours watching his grandchildren play sports (football, swimming, lacrosse, track & field, soccer). Jacobi was “the rock” of our family. He provided us with love, respect, honor, courage, strength, kindness, compassion, loyalty and most of all laughter and music. He will be greatly cherished and remembered all the days of our life. Visitation will be held @ Southern Cremations & Funerals @ Cheatham Hill, 1861 Dallas Highway, Marietta, GA on November 4, 2019 from 7-8:00 pm. A Life Well Lived Celebration will be held @ True Light Tabernacle, 43 Fairview Street, Cartersville, Georgia on November 5, 2019 @ 11:00 am with burial to follow @ Georgia National Cemetery, 2025 Mt. Carmel Church Road, Canton, GA .