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Milton Jacocks Obituary

Milton L. Jacocks, Sr.

Norfolk - Milton L. Jacocks, Sr., 88, of Mitchellville, MD and Norfolk, VA, peacefully transitioned March 3, 2014. A native Norfolkian, he attended the Norfolk Public Schools and the Norfolk Division of Virginia State College; and was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church, Bute St. He was a graduate and active member of the BTW Class of '43. He retired from the US Postal Service and served many years as a long-term substitute teacher for Norfolk Public Schools. He is survived by devoted children; Karen J. Thompson (Andres) and Milton L. Jacocks, Jr. (Kim), and loving granddaughter, Dr. Courtney R. Jacocks. Also survived by brother, Shelton F. Jacocks, Sr. (Shirley), four nieces, two nephews, and a host of loving family and friends. He was predeceased by his wife Atlanta W. Jacocks, daughter Freda Jacocks and brother Calvin (Cal) Jacox. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 9 from 3pm to 5pm at Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Norfolk, VA. His life will be celebrated on Monday, March 10 at 11a.m. at First Baptist Church, Bute St. Dr. Robert G. Murray will officiate. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Norfolk VA. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Mar. 8, 2014.
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Etta Hankrson

March 5, 2020

Dear Karen,

I have just heard of the death of your Dad. You and your family are on my heart and in my prayers. Surely, his radiance, as evidenced in his smile, lives on in you.

May the peace of God comfort and keep you now.

Love, Your line sister,
Anna

Anna Bradley

April 4, 2014

To the Jacocks Family,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of bereavement. We pray that the Lord will continue to give you the strength, joy, peace and love that you need. Know that the Lord is able to do all things, but fail. Stay in encouraged.

Respectfully,

T. Hardy and Lillian "Peaches" Thompson and

March 14, 2014

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Etta Hankerson

March 11, 2014

Karen and family,

Heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family during this very difficult time. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Paul Lee

Paul Lee

March 10, 2014

To Karen and Milton: I am so sorry for your families loss.
I am praying faithfully for you all during this time. I have so many fond memories of you all while working at the medical office of Dr. Clifton Moore.
Precious is the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. Psalm 116:15

Loretta Barnard-Hanley

March 8, 2014

Karen and Milton,
May your memories and faith sustain you through this difficult time. Remember your friends are here for you.
Vickie Holloway Rogers

Vickie Rogers

March 8, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

WILLIE COLEY

March 8, 2014

My heart goes out to all of you.
Mr. Jacocks was ALWAYS sharing his wisdom and kindness with everyone in the neighborhood. From young to old, everyone looked up to him, including me. I pray this time will not be too hard - please take care of yourselves. Love always. Joanna and family

Joanna Strong

March 8, 2014

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