Mr. Jimmie Jacobs' Obituary
Mr. Jimmie Jacobs
1942 - 2016
Memorial service for Mr. Jimmie Jacobs, 73, of Dadeville, will be Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 12:00 pm at Red Ridge United Methodist Church. Rev. Paul Messer, Rev. David Carboni, Rev. John Mann, and Dr. Dixon Mitchell will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Red Ridge United Methodist Church.
Mr. Jacobs passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. He was born on September 9, 1942 in Bessemer, Alabama to Arthur "Ott” Jacobs and Jeanette Jacobs.
Jimmie was married for 52 years to his high school sweetheart, Athera Burnell. He loved boating on Lake Martin, dancing to the oldies, and all Auburn University athletic programs. He was a member of the Auburn Motor Home Club and served as President of the club for two terms.
He was a fire fighter and EMT for the city of Bessemer, AL for 25 years. Jimmie was a member of the very first Emergency Medical Technicians class from UAB for the state of Alabama and was named EMT of the year in 1978. After retiring from the fire department, Jimmie had a long successful career as a private contractor in both Birmingham and Dadeville.
Jimmie was a man of great faith in the Lord and a very active member of Red Ridge United Methodist Church. He served on many mission trips throughout his life and also served in many positions with his church including Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Jimmie loved his family and friends very much and nothing made him happier than to be of help and service to all.
He is survived by his wife, Athera Jacobs of Dadeville; daughter, Cheryl J. (Keith) Jewell of Atlanta, GA; son, David N. (Janet) Jacobs of Opelika; grandsons, Andrew J. Kenney and Michael A. (Kristin Jacque) Jewell; and brother, Arthur (Gerri) Jacobs, III.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Red Ridge United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 8091 County Road 34, Dadeville, AL 36853.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.langleyfuneralhome.com.
Langley Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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