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Jacob L. GOLDSTEIN

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Jacob GOLDSTEIN Obituary

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GOLDSTEIN, Jacob L. JACOB L. GOLDSTEIN Jacob L. Goldstein age 89 occurred Friday, January 11, 2013. Graveside services will be held at 2PM Sunday, January 13, at West View Cemetery. He attended Georgia Military High School and Georgia Military Junior College. He was a graduate of University of Georgia with a BBA Degree. He served as a Captain in Patton's Third Army during World War II. He served for four years receiving two Bronze Stars and the Combat Infantry Badge. He has been associated with C. Goldstein and Sons (a department store and wholesale business) for over 60. He was co-founder and member of the Board of First Federal Savings and Loan of Milledgeville. Later he became Chairman of the B.B. & T. Bank Board in Milledgeville. Mr. Goldstein was a board member of Temple Beth Israel in Macon, Past President of Milledgeville Kiwanis Club where he had perfect attendance for 52 years and was a Past Lt. Governor of Kiwanis Club International. Member of Masonic Order, Scottish Rite, Shrine and American Legion, Member of Anti Defamation League Board, Advisor to the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust, Co-founder of Harriet's Closet which provides items for patients undergoing cancer treatment, just to mention a few of his many involvements. Mr. Goldstein was very committed to GMC for which he and his wife, Maxine, were recognized in 2005 for their legacy gift with the naming of the Goldstein Center for the Performing Arts. His on going support and dedication to excellence continues to impact GMC in meaningful ways. Survivors include his wife of 66 years Maxine Shapiro Goldstein, a daughter Marcia Goldstein, Grandchildren: Elysa Greenwald, Fred Stein, Melissa Greenhut and Scott Greenhut, Great Grandchildren: Ian Greenwald, Rachel Greenwald, Tovar Stein and Delaney Stein. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to the Jacob L. Goldstein Scholarship Fund c/o GMC 201 E. Greene St. Milledgeville, GA 31061 or to Harriet's Closet c/o ORMC Foundation 811 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville, GA 31061 Visit www.mooresfuneralhome.com to express tributes. Moores Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of arrangements.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 13, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Jacob GOLDSTEIN

21 Entries

Susan Frost

January 7, 2024

when I last saw Jake, he was going through leftover stuff from the store and urged me to take whatever I could use. I chose a few spools of gift wrapping ribbon which I still use. (They were big!) When I use them, I think about Jake and his kindness and generosity. He put everyone at ease with his humor - I still tell people his story about visiting the Pope who asked about his bad haircut.
I think he was one of the greatest people I have ever met, and I was proud to be his "cousin".
He would be so appalled at the state of politics and democracy in this country today. It would not happen if there were more leaders like Jake.

Cynthia Hunter

March 20, 2013

Maxine:
Jake was a wonderful man. Sending my sympathy.

Ken & Tim Holloway

February 20, 2013

Maxine,
We are so sorry for your loss, we have truly lost a great friend.

Teri Siskind

February 8, 2013

Maxine and Marcia,
Deepest condolences from my family and I. I was glad I was able to see Maxine and Jake in Augusta this past summer.
Teri Siskind

Dianna Flanigan

February 7, 2013

We are sorry for your loss. Jake was a wonderful man, and taught us so much. I am richer for knowing him. I can still hear his laughter.

Rachel Ewert

January 24, 2013

Maxine I'm deeply sorry to hear that Jake is no longer with us. I wish I had known so I could have attended. I know he will be greatly missed by so many but especially his family. my thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

January 17, 2013

Maxine
What a loss! We were best friends for over 80 years.Rena and I send our love. Hope to see you before long.
Bill Morrison

Susan Frost

January 17, 2013

One of the best men I ever knew is gone, but he will live in my heart and the hearts of so many others. I never spent any time with Jake without laughing. His presence warmed the room. Today they sang Ayl Molay Rachamim in his memory at Beth Hillel Minyan in Wynnewood, PA.

January 17, 2013

Maxine,
May Jake's memory always be a blessing to you.
Gayle Greenhut Schwartz
Haifa, Israel

Chuck Freedman

January 15, 2013

Maxine,
I am so sorry to learn of Jake's passing. He was a true icon of Milledgeville whose light shined these 100 miles away. I know his memory will be a blessing and help comfort you through your grief.
Best always,

January 14, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 14, 2013

Dear Maxine, I think so often of you and Jake. You both served as a wonderful role model for love of family and commitment to service for others. I treasure the many years I have known you. My thoughts are with you. Stephanie Brodie Manis

S.Griggs

January 14, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

G. Johnson

January 14, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Naomi Miller

January 14, 2013

Maxine - Jake's memory will be for a blessing for all who knew him, and his light will be with you and all who remember him. He was a mensch of the highest caliber. Love to you and your family. Naomi, Jesse, Kati, & Cory

Andrea Hestley

January 14, 2013

Maxine: So sorry to learn of Jake's passing. He was well-loved and will be greatly missed. It has been a pleasure to know both of you for so many years. Please know that I will keep both of you in my thoughts and prayers.

January 13, 2013

Maxine-- so sorry to hear
of your loss. It will be a tremendous loss to your community too. Leah Chanin

Mel Smith

January 13, 2013

I am sorry to hear of the passing of Jacob, he will be greatly missed. Jacob was blessed to live a long, full life. Psalms 90:10 says that those who live to be 80 and older have "extra strength", Jacob had that. May you keep fond memories of him always in your heart as you seek comfort and peace from God in this time of grief.

Lillian T. Rice

January 13, 2013

Dear Maxine ~

I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear husband. Jake certainly served his community well throughout his lifetime and I am sure he will be greatly missed. May your heart be comforted in the days ahead by knowing the many good deeds he did for others. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Breedlove Landers

January 13, 2013

My heartfelt deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Jake. He was a wonderful man and a blessing to all how knew him. The world is a little dimmer today without his shining star. May He rest in peace.

P Solomon

January 13, 2013

May your family draw solace from the "God of all comfort".

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