Patrick Michael "Pat" Jacobs Sr.

Patrick Michael "Pat" Jacobs Sr. obituary

Patrick Michael "Pat" Jacobs Sr.

Patrick Jacobs Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reed Funeral Home - Canton Chapel on Aug. 26, 2025.

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Patrick "Pat" Michael Jacobs Sr., age 57, of Canton, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. He was born January 27, 1968 in Cleveland, the son of the late Michael David and Cynthia Sue (Colby) Jacobs. Pat was a graduate of McKinley High School where he did additional Vocational Training for Law and Public Safety. He later attended Muskingum Area Technical College. He had been employed as an Industrial Cleaner for 20 years. Pat and his wife, Stephanie were founders of Unforgiven, a non profit organization for underprivilged children and single mothers. Pat was passionate about politics, enjoyed motorcycles and playing video games.

On September 18, 1987 Pat married Stephanie (Ferren) Jacobs who survives. Also surviving are his children, Patrick Michael (Fiancee, Shyla Jean Harper) Jacobs II, Alisa Shannon (Ray Dennis IV) Jacobs, and Dalton Andrew Jacobs; his grandchildren, Patrick Michael Jacobs III, Andrew Guy Jacobs, Lyam Dalton Jacobs, and Alice Akari Ai Jacobs; his brother, Sean Harley (Elizabeth) Jacobs; his sister, Jennifer Lynn Jacobs; brother-in-law, Robert Lippert; several nieces, nephews and extended family; along with his companion dog, Killian.

In addition to his parents, Pat was preceded in death by his sister, Shannon Marie Lippert.

Following Pat's wishes there will be no services at this time. Online condolences and fond memories may be left for the family at www.reedfuneralhome.com.

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