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James Jacobs Obituary
Mr. Jacobs was from Wheeling, W.Va., and was preceded in death by his parents, David Reese Jacobs and Grace Martha Jacobs, and his brother, Melven David Jacobs of Fremont, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Mabon Jacobs; children, James T. Jacobs Jr., Karen L. Edmonds; four grandchildren, Joshua N. Jacobs, Jamie L Jacobs, Amanda R. Edmonds and Chasity L. Fout (Marshall Fouts); two great-grandchildren, Dustin M. Fouts and Aaliyah N. Jacobs.
Mr. Jacobs was a retired veteran of World War II and retired merchant. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd-fellows, Stanardsville IOOF Lodge #190, Hannah Rebekah Lodge # 17, Ambler Morris Encampment # 22, Lynchburg Canton # 16, was a Past Grand Master of the Odd-fellows of Virginia, past Grand Patriarchs of the Grand Encampment of Virginia, past Department Commander of the Canton of Virginia, member of American Legion #284, member of V.F.W. Robert E. Lee Post 2239, past Commander of V.F.W. McNair Trueheart Post 622, member of Fraternal Order of Eaglse # 882 and was a member of Highland United Methodist Church 125 E. Westover Ave., Colonial Heights, Va.
The family will receive friends at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in Blandford Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Health Care Odyssey (hospice), 2801 Boulevard, Suite G, Colonial Heights, VA 23834, or The Michael J. Fox Foundation, Attn: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780, or by e-mail at [email protected]. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Donald Baldwin
June 17, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
From Donald and Jean Baldwin
Jim Jacobs
June 16, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jim Jacobs
June 16, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
James Jacobs
June 16, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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