Robert James Jacobs, better known as "Jake", was born on February 15, 1941 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to the late Frank Jacobs and Gladys Gaines.

He attended Carver High School and was employed by Goodwill Industries as a driver. He retired after 25 years of dedicated service to the organization.

A talented "Mr. Fix-it", his hobbies included repairing TV's and lawnmowers for the neighbors. He was a long-time member of The Providence Church where he had been active in many of its ministries.

Mr. Jacobs departed this life December 14, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memory, a daughter, Constance Jacobs; a son, Antonio Allison; three granddaughters, Sharieta Jordan, Arie L. Allison and Brianna Jacobs; a grandson, Frederick Jacobs; a great-granddaughter, Shayelyn Smith; a loving sister and only sibling, Shirley Mitchell; his wife, Nellie Jacobs; two nieces, Arlene Davenport and Rashida Dobson; two nephews, Darryl Manning and Laroi Dion Jackson; and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins and other close friends.

Robert was a proud member of "The Four Sisters' Children Reunion Team". We were 12, now 11. He will be missed.

Service for Mr. Jacobs will be private and there will be no public viewing.

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