J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Jacobs, Sr. James T.

Monday, June 15, 2009

James Taylor Jacobs, Sr., 81, of Colonial Heights, Va. died of complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Mr. Jacobs was from Wheeling, WV 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. Fouts (Marshall Fouts); two great-grandchildren, Dustin M. Fouts, and Aaliyah N. Jacobs. Mr. Jacobs was a retired veteran of WWII 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 VA, past Grand Patriarchs of the Grand Encampment of VA, past Dept. Commander of the Canton of VA, 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 Eagle # 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 on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from 6 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be held at 2 pm 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 email at donations@mjff.org. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.

Dear Mary Ann and Family, Pat and I want to express our great sorrow on learning of the passing of Brother, Patriarch and Colonel James. We have always felt that he was one of the finest gentlemen one could meet and associate with. He gave greatly to the service of his Country and he gave much also to the Independent Order of Oddfellows-and we shall never forget it. We loved him as a friend and a brother. Our fondest hope would be that the children and grand children learn of his efforts and strive to duplicate them.May God bless and keep each and everyone of you-and may you always hold dear the memories of this honorable distinguished loved one. If ever we can be of service to you in anyway, please contact us. Cecil Taylor, PGM IOOF-Va.

Posted by: Cecil & Pat Taylor at June 19, 2009 08:59 AM

Dear Mary Ann - So sorry to learn of James' death.
I can remember hearing my mother and father - Carl and Virginia Farmer - speak of you and James often. And, if you remember, I would see the both of you at the Home sometimes during my time there as administrator. You and James always seemed to be so very kind and thoughtful.
My best to you, your children, and grandchildren. May God's love and support carry you through these days of sorrow. Shelby Farmer Staples

Posted by: Shelby Farmer Staples at June 16, 2009 01:19 PM