OBITUARY

James Jacobs

Name: Striffler-Hamby Mortuary - Columbus
Address: Columbus, GA

January 22, 1945 – April 16, 2020

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Striffler-Hamby Mortuary - Columbus

James Jacobs, age 75, of Columbus, GA, passed away on April 16, 2020. A Memorial Service will be held at a later time.

James was born in Newnan, GA, on January 22, 1945, the son of Paul Joseph Jacobs, Sr. and Lillie Manley Jacobs. James grew up in Georgia and was employed as a Certified Plumber. He moved to California, where he worked for The University of California and retired after 30 years. James enjoyed target shooting, shooting sports, and collecting guns.

He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Jacobs Sr.; his mother, Lillie Lyons; step-father, Herman Lyons; a sister, Ruth Powell; and a brother, Paul Jacobs Jr.

Survivors include: a daughter, Melinda (Robert) Jackson; granddaughter, Christi (Kenneth) Culverson; grandson, Blake Jackson; great-grandson, Hunter Culverson; brother, Joe Jacobs; and several nieces and nephews.

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FAMILY

Melinda Jackson (Robert)Daughter

Christi Culverson (Kenneth)Granddaughter

Blake JacksonGrandson

Hunter CulversonGreat-Grandchild

Joe JacobsBrother

Paul Jacobs, Sr.Father (deceased)

Lillie LyonsMother (deceased)

Herman LyonsStep Father (deceased)

Ruth PowellSister (deceased)

Paul Jacobs, Jr.Brother (deceased)

Past Services

Tuesday,April 21, 2020