May 10, 1958  -  February 15, 2003

Benson Benz Jacob beloved son, brother, husband, and  father was 

called to eternal Home on February 15, 2003. Benz is survived by his 

parents,  K. S. Jacob and Marykutty Jacob, his siblings, K. J. Abraham

and James Jacob, his wife, Alice and his children Annette, Sharon and Krystalle.

Benz was born on May 10, 1958 in Thumpamon, Kerala, India.

His talents were very evident at an early age. When he was fourteen years

old,  he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior, and baptized. 

He grew in knowledge, and lived by the ways of the Lord.

He was a gold medalist, and was awarded the National Merit Scholarship

for his academic achievements. In 1980 he majored in Chemical Engineering

from Calicut University, India. He earned his MBA from Cochin University

in 1990, with the highest rank. In 2001 he received his MS degree in

Computer Information Systems from Georgia State University.

He began his career as a Chemical Engineer in Bombay and later, he

moved to Saudi Arabia and worked as a Project Engineer.

In May 1985, he relocated to Cochin, and founded Jesco Consulting

Company and Bethel Chemical Industries. After moving to Atlanta, Georgia,

he worked at Focal Point where he was the Director of Manufacturing.

In 1999, he worked as a consultant and a lead application analyst. 

At Ernest & Young, he worked as a System Analyst and Project 

Coordinator. From 2002 until the time of his death, he was involved

in a startup community bank project, and he also set up a mortgage

brokerage company. Though he accomplished much, Benz always 

aimed for higher goals, while still maintaining humility.

At Church he was actively involved as the Sunday School Director,

and was always there to support and encourage the youth. 

He always conducted himself in a godly manner based on biblical

principles. When it  come to sports, he enjoyed playing tennis, ping-pong,

racquet ball and chess. A voracious reader, and had unquenchable thirst

for more knowledge. In every situation, he remained calm and composed.

He was willing to listen anyone who  approaches him for advice.

He was an honest, trustworthy, compassionate, and  dedicated man of principle.

He was caring and always willing to help others in need. A faithful husband,

loving father, willing to make any sacrifice for the happiness of the family.

His love for his family and extended family touched the hearts of 

everyone around him.

Although he will greatly missed, we find comfort in knowing that he is

with his Heavenly Father, exchange  the Cross  for a  valuable Crown. We wait expectantly for the day 

when we shall all rejoice together in glory.  And you will be always in our hearts....

  hope to meet  you in that beautiful shore...