Jacques Shy

I still can't believe that you are gone, My Love. Not a day goes by that I don't feel the huge void that your passing has left. I wanted to share our love story with the world, because it is truly the story of live at first sight, because I have loved you since the moment we met. I met Jacques when I went out dancing with my best friend at Riley's, a night club in Boston Massachusetts. He bumped into me as I was on my way to the ladies room. He turned and looked at me and said, "excuse me darling, don't I know you? I said no to him and then he said, "I'd like to get to know you. We sat down on the stairs in the club and talked all night until the club closed. He put his big coat on me and walked me to my friends car. We talked on the phone everyday and he would drive the 45 minutes to come pick me up and take me out to eat. He would sometimes just sit and stare into my eyes. He was amazing, so kind and loving. We were meant to be together and were together every since. Two sons, three grandchildren, 37 years of marriage. Forty years total together, never enough. My heart is broken beyond repair. Jacques was the love of my life, my best friend, my hero. He saved me from a mundane life and made everything so beautiful and joyous. He literally smiled all the time. Anyone around him couldn't help but be happy because of his positive outlook on life. I will love him until my last breath. Your loving wife, Sarah J Shy

Just now hearing of the loss of Jacques. He brought much joy to the patients at UNC Health Medical Center by providing his hair services to many pf our patients. I loved hearing his stories about his grand children. My sincere sympathies to his entire family.

Uncle Jacques....You're smile your kind heart and energy will be missed greatly. Although we did not spend many family moments together you were always in my heart and will continue to be. When I look up in the sky and see the brightest shining star I will know it's you shining your beautiful spirit and smiling upon us here. I love you ❤️

You will be missed. Your work at Duke was a ministry. You brought so much joy into patient's and family members' hearts. So many patients were healed faster because your services gave them the dignity they needed. When I saw you: you always had a smile and a kind word. Rest in God's arms. I'm sending love and peace to your friends and family.

Jacques will be missed for his spirit and personality in everyday life

With every death,the departure of the spirit must take place. It is inevitable. I have been blessed and gifted to have spent most of my life sharing time with one of GODS beautiful spirits. I know that God will embrace my brothers spirit I the same way Jacques embraced my life with his being. ❤️🙏🏼💜

This man was a father a loving and compassionate person who would literally take the time out of his busy day to help others on a daily basis. When heard this news of his passing I was at work and I had to take a hour off so I could try and comprehend the horrible news I just read and cry. I meet Jacques when I was in middle school through wrestling. At first I didn't really like him because he was so hard on me and I didn't understand way but then he sat me down one day and explained. I asked him way he spent so much time trying to make me better rather then other kids who have more potential then me. In his words and I will never forget what he said in his words "Billy you can be greater then anyone before or after you you just have to believe in yourself and be the person the lord intended you to be." At the time I really didn't believe in myself all that much but he made me believe in myself and in other people. I remember when my dad was in the hospital he was the first person to see him there and he has always been a big part of mine and my family's life even though we didn't keep in touch as much as we wished. Everytime my family or i saw him it would be a 30 minute conversation about how life is going and just talk about old times. I wish their were alot more people on this planet like him because the world would be absolutely a better place I miss you coach Shy and I will always life by your words of wisdom. You have touched so many people's lives and you will always hold a special place in so many's hearts the lord truly has one of a kind angle in you love you and your family and I know you will watch over all of us and put us on the right path like you have always done!!!!

We aren't meant to be here for a long time. In the short time we call a lifetime, it is evident how many lives you touched. Your soul always shined brightly and the energy it gave off was electrifying. It touched the lives of all you met in one form or another. Those that were touched by it are left with an everlasting impression. Those that felt unloved felt opposite in your presence. Everyone felt as if they mattered and honored to hold your attention. You remembered detail to previous conversation and followed up with sincere concern and attentiveness the next time you spoke. It's never easy for those left behind when a life force of your magnitude is extinguished. I for one am lucky and blessed to call you my family but honored to have had you as a friend when needed. Love is eternal so I know that I will always have yours. Love and light always, Niki❤️

The few conversations we had meant so much to me and thank you for welcoming and accepting me as your niece. I will never forget you and how funny and passionate you were. I want your family to know that all of us here in Cleveland Ohio sends our love to them now and always.

GOD planned to make this world His gift surpassing one another but I had my share in it for I had you dear brother,...R.I.P. "YOU" will remain a soul part of my heart till we meet again, Antoinne

I am so grateful for all the moments we got to spend together ❤ You were the only person who really knew how to tame my mane ❤ I will miss the conversations we had during "hair time", and I will miss your wisdom filled texts 💙 This Earthly Plane will not be the same without you Uncle Jacques 💙 Until we meet again... all of my love to you ❤

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.