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Rev. Bernie Lee Jacobs Sr.

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Bernie Jacobs Obituary

Bernie L. Jacobs Sr. NORFOLK - The Rev. Bernie Lee Jacobs Sr., 94, of the 2700 block of Marlboro Ave., died in his home Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. He was born Oct. 15, 1915, in Douglas, Ga., to the late Frances Jacobs and John Wesley Jacobs. He was predeceased by his wife, Virginia Walker Jacobs. He retired from Louis Legum /Meyers & Tabakin Furniture Co. He served as pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church and Holy Trinity Baptist Church, both of Suffolk. Left to celebrate his memory are two daughters, Dorothy J. Moore of Philadelphia and Loretta J. Scott (Harry) of Virginia Beach; two sons, Bernie L. Jacobs Jr. (Jan) of Seattle, Wash., and W. Wesley Jacobs of Norfolk; six grandchildren; eight great -grandchildren; four great- great-grandchildren; and two great-great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at noon Wednesday, Dec. 2, in Jerusalem Baptist Church, the Rev. Wendell Johnson officiating. The body will be available for viewing in the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Graves Funeral Service is assisting with arrangements.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 30, 2009.

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michael watson

December 7, 2009

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

Michael Rau

December 1, 2009

To the Jacobs Family:

I only met Rev. Jacobs once, but his two sons both mean a huge amount to me in the scheme of my life. I know, through them, how much love you all have and how strong you are. I'm blessed to know your family.

Even though you've lost your patriarch, your love for and pride in him will hold you together. Pax vobiscum...

Toni and Julius Johnson

December 1, 2009

Our hearts go out to you in your time of loss. May you know that you and your family are in our prayers. Wishing you strength and comfort.

Gregory Billups

December 1, 2009

My condolences to the Jacobs family and may you find the strength to deal with your loss through the many cherished memories you have of Mr. Jacobs. May God bless you.

November 30, 2009

November 30, 2009

To our family we extend our love and hugs to all of you during this time of loss of a man who has been like a father to many of us. We love him and will remember the smiles, the joys and the family that became a family for many over the years. The tradition still lives on and we are thankful to God for his life, his love for the Lord and his love for his family.

Peace and Love to all of you and may God comfort and strengthen you in your time of loss.

Ernest and Jeanette Graham
Jacksonville, Florida

Victor Billups

November 30, 2009

My heartfelt sympathy to the Jacobs family at this most difficult time.
Look to the Lord for strength, comfort and peace. Blessings to you all.

LeRoy Burke, III

November 30, 2009

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Rev. Jacobs. He rests in peace, but may his legacy continue as you touch the lives of others. God Bless you all.

Mike & Claire Goodwin

November 30, 2009

We are so sorry for your loss.

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