Obituaries:  Mr. Thomas W. "Jake" Jacobs, Sabine Parish       J-212
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Jun 4, 1997
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net


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Mr. Thomas W. "Jake" Jacobs (Photo)

  Funeral services were held for Thomas W. Jacobs, at 11 a.m.,
Friday, May 30, in Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel, with the
Reverend Jeff Hoffman, and Reverend Lawrence Hidalgo officiating.

  Musical offerings were "The Lord's Prayer", sung by Mike Morris
of Many, and "Go Rest High on That Mountain", sung by Bradley
McGaha, accompanied by Russell Peace, and Clint Anderson.

  Tommy died at his residence on Wednesday, May 28, following a
lengthy battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma.

  He is survived by his children, Jennifer Pilcher, a student at
NSU, and Mark Pilcher of Florien; his mother, Myrtle Jacobs Minor
of Many; two sisters, Joni Newberg of Lafayette, and Gerry Barnes
of Shreveport; three nephews, Todd Newberg of Lafayette, Steven
Barnes, and Patrick Barnes of Shreveport; two nieces, Lisa
Newberg of Lafayette, and Taylor Barnes of Shreveport.

  Mr. Jacobs was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Wayne
Jacobs of Many.

  Pallbearers were Todd Newberg, Steven Barnes, Patrick Barnes,
Dr. Michael Branch, Tracy Lites, and Ray Pellerin.

  Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Jack Corley, Jack Phares III,
Robby Lang, Dolph Williams, Pat Newberg, and Roger Barnes.

  Tommy Jacobs will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

  Warren Meadows, Many, La.