Walter Darnell Jacobs

 Walter Darnell Jacobs, Ph.D. entered into eternal rest November 6, 2010.  Born March 11, 1922 in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, he was the son of John Clayton and Patience Goodlander Jacobs.

As a paratrooper, he served in Army Intelligence during World War II, also serving during the Korean War.  He spent 30 years in the Army Reserve, retiring as a Brigadier General in 1974.  His honors include a Silver Star and the Purple Heart. 

Dr. Jacobs attended Louisiana State University before the war, completing his undergraduate and Masters Degree and receiving a Ph.D. in International Law from Columbia University in 1961.  He was a professor of Government and Politics at The University of Maryland from 1961-1978.  During those years, he served as a consultant to several government agencies.

He is survived by his wife, Mary A. Jacobs, one daughter, Sara G. Blanchard, her husband Rick Blanchard, and two granddaughters, Julia G. and Grace A. Blanchard.  Also surviving are five nieces, one nephew and their families.

Memorials may be made to The Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul, 126 Coming Street, Charleston, SC 29403 or to The Hospice of Charleston Foundation, 676 Wando Park Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.

Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Downtown Chapel.