Robert Eugene Jacobs of Valrico, FL passed away on June 7, 2021 after a very brief battle with cancer.
Robert was born on February 21, 1947 to the late Hillard and Edith Jacobs in Indianapolis, Indiana. After Graduating from High School in 1965, he enlisted in the Air Force. He served his country for 26 years, which included a tour in Vietnam. In late 1997 he met his wife Fern and they were married in 1998. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling and playing with the grandkids.
He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Fern Jacobs; son, Ronald E. Jacobs; stepchildren, Bruce C. Kane Jr., Susan E. Thomas, Roy J. Kane, Eric W. Kane; several loving grandchildren; and brothers, Jerry Jacobs, John Jacobs, Leroy Jacobs and sister Laura (Jacobs) Shultes.
The family will have a private ceremony at Florida National Cemetery.