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William Jacobs Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - William G. 'Jake' Jacobs, 82, departed this life Monday, Feb. 6, 2006, at Hampton Sentara CarePlex. He was born Aug. 27, 1923, in Newport News, Va., to the late George and Mellie Jacobs. He attended Newport News Public Schools and he retired from the Newport News Public School System in 1991. He was preceded in death by his son, William G. Jacobs Jr.; his brothers, Albert, Earl and Floyd Jacobs; and his sisters, Mable Hickson and Elizabeth Davis. He leaves to cherish his precious memories his wife of 48 years, Estelle P. Jacobs; four children, Linda, Dennis (Kim), Jeffrey and Kevin Jacobs, all of Newport News, Va.; and a sister, Tiney (Alphonso) Hughes. He also leaves fond memories of his life with his beautiful grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Viewing will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, (today) at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel, 1601-27th St., Newport News, Va., (757) 380-0251. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. Interment will follow in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, Va.

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Published by Daily Press on Feb. 9, 2006.

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Elva Williams Hunt

March 1, 2006

Estelle,

I was saddened to learn of the passing of your husband, William Jacobs. I have many memories of the two of you and your children from through the years. I often refer to his work ethic and the pride with which he prepared Jefferson School for the First Step students.

My prayer is that time will ease your sorrow and leave you with many happy memories.



Elva W. Hunt

Curtis Brodnax, Sr

February 12, 2006

Estelle and Family, may GOD comfort you in this time of your mourning the loss of your beloved husband and father.



Curtis and Christian Brodnax

Benjamin Rawles

February 10, 2006

Kevin Jacobs & Family,

My prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.

Ben Rawles

Agatha Middleton

February 10, 2006

Dennis,

All of our prayers surround you at this crossroads of your life. Remember you are not alone for God will never ever leave you or forsake you. You just grab hold to God's unchanging hand and sing the praises that your father is now with your Heavenly Father walking on the streets of gold, where you at some point will see him again. We all love you Dennis and will constantly be praying with you and for you.



Aggie, Jimmie, and all the girls.

Jan Gundry

February 9, 2006

Dear Dennis,

I send to your family my deepest condolences in the passing of your father. May God comfort your family during this time of sadness.

Sincerely,

Jan Gundry

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