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Alan Jacobs Obituary

JACOBS, Alan L., Jr., 69, of Richmond, passed away on December 7, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alan L. Jacobs Sr. and Marjorie Ann Jacobs; and brother, William Norman Jacobs. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Sandra Jacobs; nephews, Ryan Jacobs and William Jacobs Jr.; cousin, Eloise West; as well as many friends that will miss him dearly. After working in his youth for the family business, Jacobs and Levy Clothing, he began a long career of over 30 years as a salesperson at Franco's Fine Clothier in the Lakeside area of Richmond. He had a love of music as well as watching the Hokies win at football and basketball. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., December 17, at Bliley's, 8510 Staples Mill Road.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 12, 2021.

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Steve Baugher

December 20, 2021

I will miss his steady friendship every day. He was a man to be counted on. Go Hokies!

Pattie Walsh Watson

December 12, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Martha Walsh

December 12, 2021

Thought and prayers to Alan family and friends! Living next door to the Jacobs family as kids , oh the stories that were told.

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