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RICHARD ALLEN JACOBS
ROCKINGHAM — Pastor Richard Allen "Ricky" Jacobs, went to be with his Lord, Saturday, October 3, 2020, at First Health Moore Regional.
He was born March 28, 1952, in Richmond County, son of Voyt and Mancy Lowery Jacobs.
Pastor Ricky was the pastor of Southside Free Will Baptist church for the thirty four years of his thirty six years in the ministry. He also was a veteran of the US Army.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved his church , his church family and had a huge love for children. His heart was as big as his personality and his love was unconditional! Pastor Ricky was very involved with the Richmond Raiders, as well as Camp Joshua, a church camp for the youth in the Free Will Baptist Church. It's hard to put into words, the lives this man of the Gospel, with the huge happy personality, touched. But God had a better plan and he is now at his final home! Our loss is truly Heavens Gain!!
A Funeral will be Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at Raider Stadium; due to Covid-19 restrictions only 100 people may be allowed to attend. Due to the size of his family, ministers and funeral Home staff the capacity of 100 will be met. All attending will be required to wear mask and practice social distancing. Therefore those that wish to attend from their automobiles and park in the stadium parking lot can listen to the service from their radios. There will also be live streaming of the Funeral on the Southside Church Facebook Page. The Family has tried hard to make everyone be able to pay their respects; Covid-19 restrictions have made it hard to do so. The Family wants to thank everyone for their understanding.
He is survived by his wife of Forty Three years, Lynn Norton Jacobs; daughter, Charity Jacobs Michael (Gary) of Aberdeen; son , Boyd Allen Jacobs (Donna) of Rockingham; brothers, Lanny Jacobs, Dennis Jacobs and Rev. Bud Jacobs all of Rockingham; sister, Shelia Jacobs of Mobile, AL; four grandchildren; Christian Webb, Riley Jacobs, Reagan Michael and Luke Jacobs; his church family; and a host of friends.
Memorials may be made to Camp Joshua Youth Camp, 29387 Pennington Road, Albemarle, NC 28001
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Jacobs Family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bill Bowen
October 8, 2020
Lanny, so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother.
Wanda Bruce
October 7, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Pastor Ricky was a wonderful caring person. 13 years ago my daughter was at FirstHealth Moore Regional. She was expecting and in the Hospital. She was very sick. Doctors did not think she was going to make it. Pastor Ricky visited my daughter and prayed with her. It meant a lot to Brent ( her husband ) and her. She went into CHF, her and my grandson survived. Pastor Ricky loved everyone, most of all our Lord Jesus Christ. You could see the love of Jesus shine through him. I know the family will dearly miss him. I am praying for the family and friends that God will give you comfort and peace.
Donald Mitchelson
October 7, 2020
I am certain that Heaven knew when you arrived. You touched out lives and countless others. We will NEVER forget you Brother Ricky. Our last conversation you said "we will see Dj soon". You were right, you just got to go first. With much love and great respect.
Rev. Donald & Mrs. Susie Mitchelson
Ricky Millen
October 7, 2020
God's plan is better than ours, you will be missed! Farewell and God bless Pastor Jacobs!
Catherine Chavis
October 6, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kelly Ingram
October 6, 2020
He was the most optimistic man I ever met someone like my dad.
Mitchell Locklear
October 6, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike Allen
October 6, 2020
So sorry to hear Ricky has passed. We were good friends for a long time and went through army basic training together back in 1974. My condolences to his family and friends. Ricky will be missed by ALL of us.
Lydia Crank
October 5, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. He will be missed by so many people.
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