Jeffrey R. Jacob, 45, passed away at home on January 17, 2017 in the arms of his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Lawrence, May 2, 1971 to Craig and Gloria (Blevins) Jacob. He graduated from Lawrence High in 1989 and attended Johnson County Community College. He worked at the K-Mart store as a stock-man, garden center and finally loss prevention. He briefly worked for a security company before starting his own company, Innovative Security, providing event, on-site and patrols. In 2004, he founded Bulldog Tow and Recovery. In 2013, he became a Corrections Officer at the Douglas County Jail. Jeff, a Christian, enjoyed shooting and four-wheeling at the sand dunes.
He is survived by his parents, a sister Cari Andrews and husband Vern, Holton, a niece Kay Andrews, a nephew Jacob Andrews and several uncles, aunts and cousins.
Service will be held Thursday January 26, 2017, 2:00 P.M. at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Visitation will follow the service. Guest book will be available on Wednesday. Inurnment will be at a later date at Sutton Cemetery in rural Douglas County.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to: The Double Hit Lymphoma Foundation or Douglas County Visiting Nurses Hospice, in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana St. Lawrence KS, 66044.
God, we ask that you continue to bless Jeff–as he now steps forth into your glorious realm. We affirm that nothing is ever lost…every joy, sorrow, love, hope and care that he knew…while in his earthly expression here among us…was for him but another step towards you Thank you, God, for your light and love as it expressed through Jeff to all of us We are grateful.
So very sorry to hear of your loss! My prayers and good wishes go out to you and your entire family. Be well.
My heart is heavy by the passing of Jeff. He was such a good friend to Brian. They shared a lot of good times. Please know your family is in our prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace. Being a parent, I can’t imagine your pain and my heart aches for you. I have fond memories hanging out at your house as a kid. ! Love you all!
We are so sorry that you have lost your son and brother. Jeff was a great man. He was a good friend and boss to our son. Tyler feels a sad loss of someone he looked up to and had great times with. Jeff was a generous guy who helped our family and we greatly appreciated him. For the people that did not have a chance to know Jeff I feel they really missed out. we are glad we did. You raised a very good person and we know you are very proud. Your family is in our thoughts and we are so very sorry for your loss.
Craig, Gloria & Cari,
I was shocked to read of Jeffs death. I will keep you all in my prayers during this time of mourning. May you feel God’s arms wrapped around you now more than ever.
Gloria, Craig and Cari:
My heartfelt condolences to you on the loss of Jeff. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sorry for your loss , Jeff was a good man. The Murphy family.
SO sorry to read of Jeffs death. My prayers are with you as you go thru this time of mourning. Try to remember all the good times you had with your son during his lifetime and we know how much you will always miss him.
Jeff you were a man of true and good character and a good friend. I will miss you. May God bless you and your family. Until we meet again.
Rest in peace
I will always consider you family. My heart goes out to all of you
To Cari and family: I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Jeff demonstrated strength, perseverance and innovation in everything he did including his final fight. So sorry for your loss.
Peace, Grace, and Prayers to you all.
to Cari and all her family, We are so sorry for your loss. Cari always had great stories to tell about her brother! May love and caring surround you in the coming days. Jeff was blessed to have your love. He felt the love of your family’s arms as he made his way into the Lord’s. He is not gone forever, he has just “gone ahead”. Lifting your family up in prayer….
My condolences to all of Jeff’s family. It was such a pleasure to be able to work with such a kind and gentle soul. Jeff will be sorely missed by many.
For many years we shared joy and despair but none so devastating as the premature loss of Jeff. We know that he is in the loving hands of God and that the same God gives comfort and another kind of love to those of you who experience this loss. I hope you find that comfort and are able to remember the good times with the gentle and solid soul we knew in Jeff. May God be with you as you grieve.
Gloria, Craig and Cari, I was deeply saddened to read of Jeffs passing. Your hearts must be broken. Please know you are in our prayers and surrounded by the love of our Father. God Bless you all.
Cari and the Jacob family, nobody ever expects something so painful, premature and yet, unifying as the loss of a family member. I never had the privilege of knowing Jeff except through anecdotes I heard. I hope and pray you all found the gold mine of love inside of him before he left you temporarily. His memory, his kindness and his wisdom will live on through you. Let me know if there is anything Kim and I can do for you to soften the blow. Peace, acceptance and love to all of you.
Sorry for your loss, you are in our hearts and prayers.
Hi Cari, Vern, Kay & Jacob,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you.
To the Jacob Family-I was so sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. Jeff was a classmate of mine at LHS. I didn’t know him very well, but I remember he was always such a sweet guy. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Such a great loss prayers for your family to have some peace on this very sad day
I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Gloria, Craig, and Cari, I am so so sorry to hear about Jeff. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Craig, Gloria and Cari- we are so sorry to hear about Jeff. May your hearts find peace and comfort at this time. Our hearts are with you.
We are thankful Jeff was able to be surrounded by his family during his last days on this Earth. Sharing your strength to carry him through this tough time is heart warming. May God Bless each of you as you move forward carrying Jeff in your hearts. Amen…
Cari and Family- I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your brother! You are in my daily prayers and thoughts! Thinking of you all!
You have our deepest sympathy!
Thinking of your family at this difficult time. May God give you peace as you deal with Jeff’s passing.
Craig and Gloria,
Coleen & I were saddened to see Jeff’s obit. In no way can we understand your grief.
Remembering his laugh, his smile, the joy of knowing your family makes us thankful for your sharing.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Paul’s steady hand will help.
Blessings upon you all.
Craig and Gloria, so sorry to hear that you lost Jeff. Kathi and are thinking of you.
My condolences for the family. I remember sitting next to him in several classes at West (maybe LHS, it’s been awhile) because we shared the last name, even a few teachers asked if we where related (we where not).
Gloria, I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace at this difficult time. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.