Creek Indian Nation - OBIT:  Rev. John Jacobs
Creek Citizens from across Creek Nation

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   OKbits File Muscogee Nation News
   Creek citizens from across Creek Nation 
   
   JACOBS
   Rev. John JACOBS was born December 1, 1903, in McIntosh County. He
   died January 18, 1984, in a Henryetta nursing home. The body was taken
   to the church on January 20 and funeral services were held January 21
   at the Arbeka Indian Baptist Church, where he was a member. Services
   were officiated by Rev. Bill BEAVER and Rev. John LOWE. Interment was
   in the Jacobs family cemetery.
   He was a retired minister and served for many years as a missionary
   preacher. He retired in 1981. He married Susan DAVIS in Ft. Smith, AR.
   She preceded him in death in 1978.
   His survivors include three sons, Samuel JACOBS of Checotah, Joseph
   JACOBS and Timothy JACOBS, both of Henryetta; one daughter, Leona
   JOSIE of Henryetta; one brother, Louis JACOBS of Henryetta; 12
   grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.