Mr. Aaron "Jake" Glenn Jacobs

Aaron Glenn Jacobs, affectionately known as Jake by most, was born on May 19, 1933 in Longview, Texas to loving parents Madison Thaddus and Liller Jacobs who preceded him in death. Jake transitioned from this life on July 15, 2013. Jake attended Longview Public School and graduated from high school in 1952. Jake served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 and was honorably discharged. He attended Bishop College in Dallas, Texas. He joined Pleasant Hill A.M.E. Church at an early age and was a faithful member. For the past several years he was an avid supporter of West Angeles Church of God in Christ. Jake met Betty Marshall in the late 1950's while she was attending Prairie View A & M University. They moved to Los Angeles, California upon her graduation and were married on March 19, 1960. To this union their daughter, Lisa Marie Jacobs, was born on March 18, 1966. Jake had a long career in the trucking industry. In the late 1960's Jake was hired by Veltman Terminal as a truck driver servicing the downtown Los Angeles area. He was a faithful employee for 20+ years. After Veltman Terminal closed , Jake began working at Roadway Trucking Company in Gardena, Ca. Jake worked there for 10+ years prior to retiring in 1996 to experience the joys of becoming a grandfather. Jake & Betty loved bowling together and he received many awards and plaques from the league. He also loved to work on his lawn. He could be seen most evenings watering his lawn or sitting on the front or back porch talking with all his neighbors or waving at people passing by. Jake also loved sports and often talked with his neighbors about who would win the upcoming game that evening. His wife of fifty-three years, Betty, preceded him in death by 41 days. His parents Madison T. and Liller E. Jacobs, two brothers Madison Thaddus and Leslie Conway and one sister Gladys Jacobs Manus all preceded him in death. Jake leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Lisa Marie Jacobs along with his three grandsons, Julius, Jordan and Jaylan Slaughter. Two nieces and two nephews from Texas, Audrey Manus, Beverly Akamnonu (Anthony), Horace (Linda) Manus and Carl Manus. A host of additional nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, cousins and many friends will miss him dearly. Jake will be remembered fondly for his loving smile, warm laughter and gentle spirit. Jake never met anyone he considered a stranger and loved all he met dearly. Each of us will cherish loving memories of Jake.

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Mr. Aaron "Jake" Glenn Jacobs

May 19, 1933 - July 15, 2013