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Billy B. Jacobs Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Searcy Funeral Home and Crematory - Enterprise

1301 Neal Metcalf Road

Enterprise, Alabama

Billy Jacobs Obituary

Billy B. Jacob Sr. of Enterprise passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2007, in Flowers Hospital. He was 77.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, March 23, at Bethany Baptist Church with Dr. Tony Dye officiating. Burial will follow in Meadowlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 305 University Drive, Suite 1, Valdosta, GA 31602 or a favorite charity.

Mr. Jacobs was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Tolbert Jacobs of Elba; two sisters, Lorene Hardy and Pearl Meacham, both of Elba; two brothers, Thorsby Jacobs of Dothan and Aubrey Jacobs of Enterprise.

Surviving are his wife, Ozella Helms Jacobs of Enterprise; two daughters, Cammie Jacobs Goodwin (Tim) of Enterprise; Bonnie Edwards of Slocomb; one son, Billy Barron Jacobs Jr. (Barbara) Coffee Springs; four sisters, Ann Brown of Enterprise, Nadine King of Opp, Fan Cowan of Panama City, Fla., Mary Morgan of Elba; three brothers, Ed Jacobs of Clearwater, Fla.; Grover Jacobs of Montgomery, Roland Jacobs of Enterprise; seven grandchildren, Kayla, Grace and Christy Goodwin, Billy III and Brandon Jacobs, Tyler and Tanner Edwards.

Searcy Funeral Home in Enterprise, (334) 347-2517, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.

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Published by Dothan Eagle from Mar. 22 to Mar. 23, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Billy Jacobs

32 Entries

Randy' Scott

July 23, 2024

I first met Billy Jacobsat Paradise Dragstrip in Calhoun Ga. He was having a match race and I don't remember his opponent. He came first to the starting line, got out of his car and blew a cow horn to call his opponent to the line. He was always a great showman. Great man great friend.

Kristin Roy

March 29, 2007

I met Mr. Jacobs at my parents car lot on Park Ave, which was Mr. Jacobs car lot for many many years. I thought he was such a great person and I enjoyed him so much when he was visiting my parents. I didn't know his family personally but I heard alot about all of you. He always spoke of his grand children and his love of cars and horses. He will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with all of you.

Lori Ferguson

March 29, 2007

To the Jacob's family:
Our deepest sympathy and sorrow for your loss. Our prayers are with your family now and in the coming days.
In Christian Love,
Lori Ferguson and family

Jerry C. Mixon

March 28, 2007

Thanks For the Memories BIG DEAL First Met You in 1964, You Were Test Driving One Of Your Cars for a Big Race, Will Never Forget That Nite. Thinking of The Family at This Time. JCM

Kathryn Gunter-Stephenson

March 26, 2007

Ozella, it has been many years since our days at Hawthorne School of Aeronautics. Just happened to start checking the E'prise Ledger after the tornado and saw the obituary of Billy's passing. May God comfort you and your family during your time of grief.

Ann Arrington

March 24, 2007

Ozella: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Losing your spouse is a very difficult thing, but God will bring you along as time passes. Ann Allen Arrington

Henry Wheeler

March 24, 2007

Billy (BIG DEAL) and I go back to his drag racing days to the horse days. He left many memories with me and he will be missed. We always loved for him to come to the Tower at the dragway. He would always make you laugh. Also visiting his barn to horse trade. We would stay for hours and then it would be 1 or 2 o:clock in the morning. I don't know many who had a zest for life as he did. He will be missed very much by all and I will have his family in my prayers

Faye Gatlin Merritt

March 24, 2007

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Judy Hanson

March 24, 2007

My thoughts are prayers are with your family during this most difficult time of your life.

Brian Lapham

March 23, 2007

Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Billy Sr (PaPa Jake). He will be deeply missed. I know that he has touched my life and taught me many life lessons.

March 23, 2007

I am sorry for yall's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. Tammy DePriest

Jackie Robinette

March 23, 2007

My realtionship with Billy (Big Deal) goes back many years. His first business was across the street from my home on East Park Avenue. I spent many days across the street with he and Roland when Roland and I were young boys. He taught me a lot of things about automobiles and how to face life head on. I enjoyed my time I spent with him. My sympathy to Ozella and the children and grandchildren.

Jackie Robinette

March 23, 2007

Jeff Merritt

March 23, 2007

So sorry to hear about your loss. God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Jane Schultz

March 23, 2007

Ozella, we are thinking of you at this time. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Glenda Nolan

March 23, 2007

Billy will be missed by so many that loved him. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family.Rest in peace "Big Deal",I am honored to have called you my friend.

Darlene and Daniel Maloy

March 22, 2007

Ms. Ozella and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Jacobs became a very dear friend to us. We shared many a good conservation about his good ole' days selling cars. The last time he came by the car lot we sat out in the rocking chairs out front. He reminded me that one of those chairs was his, to keep him a spot. We will miss him so much, he was so faithful to come by and check on us. I'm sure that every time I open that office door I will think of him and all the memories and enjoyment he shared with us about his car lot days. When people come in they always say, "this was Big Deal's place wasn't it". Each person has a story to tell about either them or some of their family buying a car from him. He will always have a special place in our hearts. Daniel and Darlene Maloy

DA & Judy Hutchison

March 22, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jimmy and Debbie Pirkle

March 22, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.

Clemmie Barnes

March 22, 2007

Sean and I would like to express to the entire family our sympathy. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Gary Daniel

March 22, 2007

Cammie, Pam and I extend our deepest sympathy in the death of your Father. May God fulfill His promise to comfort you in this time of grief.

Jerry Coley

March 22, 2007

"Big Deal", we will miss you. A lot of wonderful memories between us during our racing days. Save me a spot at the dragstrip, I will be there to tech you in someday.

March 22, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Mae Gatlin

March 22, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lewis and Esther Gatlin

March 22, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Talmas Gatlin

March 22, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Carolyn Henderson

March 22, 2007

My mother,Martha Auston,thought the world of Mr. Jacobs, I too, remember him as "Big Deal Billy Jacobs". I am sorry for your loss, it is always hard to loose a loved one especially when its unexpected.

"Our Ole Elba Tales Dot Gatlin Merritt

March 22, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Eldon and Dot Merritt

March 22, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jan and Pat Henson

March 22, 2007

My husband and I were always very fond of Billy. We own several horses that are now like family to us thanks to Billy. We will miss him very much. Our deepest sympathies go out to all his family.

vivian (mercer ) moore

March 22, 2007

I can remember as a little girl my parents doing business with mr. billy when he was in the car business we always call him " BIG Deal Jacobs." He always had a deal!!! He will be missed in the community. May god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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