Jacob Barkovitz, 94, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Mr. Barkovitz was a graduate of Hayti High School in Hayti, MO and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He owned his own business from 1940 until moving to Florida in 1984. Mr. Barkovitz was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Jean Barkovitz, his brother, Noah Barkovitz, and his sister, Esther Kaplan. He is survived by his children, Carol Woolfolk (Don), Alan Barkovitz (Debra), and Phil Barkovitz (Tammie), as well as six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. There will be a gathering of friends Tuesday, December 27, 2016 from 1pm until the funeral service begins at 2pm, all at Brantley Funeral Home, 6875 Cockrum St. Olive Branch. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Southwoods Cemetery.
