Daryl Jacobs Sr.

DARYL JACOBS, Sr. VERO BEACH Following a courageous two year battle with cancer, Mr. Daryl Clayton Jacobs Sr., 60, died Monday, February 11, 2008, at his res idence in Vero Beach. While this disease ultimately claimed his life, his strength and spirit remained unwavering. He was born in Detroit, MI, and lived in Vero Beach for 55 years coming from his birth place. He attended school local ly, graduating from Vero Beach High School in 1966. He also attended Indian River Commu nity College. He attended First Baptist Church of Vero Beach since 1985. He worked with Scott Groves in Fort Pierce for 31 years and was President of Scott Market ing Group in Vero Beach. Daryl served on multiple advisory committees to the Florida Citrus Commission and the Florida Department of Citrus, while spending countless hours behind the scenes for the bene fit of the growers of the Indian River citrus community. He served 15 years as member of the Citrus Administrative Committee, including 10 years as Chairman. His long time service as a member of the Board of Directors of the Indian River Citrus League included 10 years as Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee. Daryl also established and chaired the Grower Return Committee, which served as a platform to ensure grower profit ability. Other accomplishments include serving eight years as Floridas representative to the National Grower Advisory Coun cil for Ocean Spray Cranberries, Seald Sweet Board of Directors and Chairman ofthe Grapefruit Grower Exchange. As a humble leader, Daryl always gave credit to others for his many accom plishments in the industry. Daryl was preceded in death by his parents John Leslie Jacobs and Betty Jeanne (Campbell) Jacobs. Survivors include his high school sweetheart and beloved wife of 41 years, June Jacobs of Vero Beach, FL; son Daryl Jacobs II and wife Shauna of Rockledge, FL; daughters, Sandi Reinhard and husband Ray of Vero Beach, FL, and Wendy Lawhon and husband Kevin of Naples, FL; brothers, Dennis Jacobs, Dale Jacobs and Kevin Jacobs all of Vero Beach, FL, Elmer Jacobs, Lyle Jacobs, and Fred Jacobs all of Ontario, Canada, Ray Jacobs of Algonquin, IL; sisters, Lynn Rouse of Fort Pierce, FL, Eileen Jacobs and Mary Fleury of Ontario, Canada; and five granddaughters, Jacey Jacobs, Leah Reinhard, Jordan Lawhon, Kristin Lawhon and Lauren Lawhon. Throughout his life, Daryls courage and integrity were a true inspiration to all who knew him. He lived his life passionate ly and his loyal commitment to his family and his work were unsurpassed. While his spirit will remain forever in our hearts, he will be truly missed by those who were fortunate to know him. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Vero Beach General Fund or Scholarship Fund, 2206 16th Avenue Vero Beach, FL 32960 or VNA Hospice, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., on Friday, February 15, 2008 at Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach, FL. A service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, February 16, 2008 at First Baptist Church of Vero Beach, with the Rev. James F.Graves officiating. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Cemetery. Strunk Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.