Clarksburg, West Virginia
1938 - 2004
Robert Lee “Bob” Jacobs, age 65, of Hepzibah, departed this life Friday, February 26, 2004 at the Clarksburg Continuous Care following an extended illness. He was born December 19, 1938 in Hepzibah, West Virginia, a son of the late Willie Ray Jacobs and Janie Dean Jacobs.
Surviving are two sons, Robert Jacobs Jr. of Hendersville, North Carolina, and Scott Jacobs of West Union. Three sisters, Rosella Deal of Ozark, Alabama; Betty DeMali of Mogadore, Ohio; and Eva DeWitt of Spelter, West Virginia. One brother, Bill Jacobs of Hepzibah. Four grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Jacobs was preceded in death by one son, Stephen Jacobs, and one brother, Eugene Jacobs.
Mr. Jacobs was a member of the National Guard, having retired as a Heavy Equipment Operator. He was well known for being a great guitar artist where he played with artists such as Dottie West, Merle Haggard, George Hamilton IV, Glen Campbell, Louvin Brothers, and locally with the Jim Bunch Band and Stanley O’Dell Band. He was Protestant by Faith.
Family and friends will be received at the Davis Funeral Home, One Olen Thomas Drive, Rt. 98 Clarksburg / Nutter Fort, on Sunday from 6-8 PM and on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM where funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 AM with Reverend Joe Bradshaw presiding. Interment will follow in the Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Mt. Clare, West Virginia. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.davisfunerals.com (on-line obituaries – guest register). A Service of Davis Funeral Home.
I am a "long distance" volunteer at Clarksburg Continuous Care Center. Each year I prepare a Memorial Angel ornament for each resident who has passed away during the year. There will be an angel on one of the 2004 Christmas trees at CCCC for Mr. Jacobs. Please know that my thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sheila Golden
March 02, 2004 | Keyser, WV
I was one of Bobbys aides at Continuous. Have known Bobby for many years. His Scott and my Matthew are the same age. My husband and Bobby really gave Karen and myself a hard time during our pregnancies teasing us. I just lost my husband in Dec. so I have some idea of how you feel. So sorry for your loss.
Katie Davis
March 02, 2004 | Center Point, WV
Rosella, Betty, Eva & Bill,
Sorry to hear about Bobby and would have loved to have been with you all, but due to Bob's condition, I cannot leave him alone.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
May God Bless You All.
Ruby
Ruby Mathews Casto
March 01, 2004 | Stonewood, WV
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Davis Funeral Home
March 01, 2004 | Clarksburg, WV
