Mr. James Rufus Jacobs, 83, of Council passed on May 7, 2021. He was born in Columbus County on August 8, 1937 the son of the late Eli Jacobs and Martha Agnes Young Jacobs.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Young Jacobs; brothers, Russell and Gary Jacobs; a sister, Anita Still, a great granddaughter, Leigha Marie Jaccobs.
He is survived by two daughters, Patsy Jacobs Cummings and husband, Anthony of Council, Tammy Jacobs Patrick and husband, Michael of Council; sisters, Lillian Brewington, Dorothy Jacobs and husband, Ervin, Reba Freeman, Teresa Freeman, Jehrie Jacobs, Wanda Freeman and husband, Tommy, all of Buckhead, Sylvia Hunt and husband, Jack of Chadbourn; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Bob Still.
Mr. Jacobs funeral service will be at 3:00 PM Thursday, May 13, 2021 at New Hope
Baptist Church by Rev. Mike Jacobs, Rev. Don Carter and Rev. Howard T. Jacobs. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery.
His family will receive friends 6:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Peacock Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.peacockfuneralhome.net
View a webcast of Mr. Jacobs funeral service on his obituary page at www.peacockfuneralhome.net. Access will be available after his service.
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