Age: 48
JACOBS, Gene A.
Paw Paw
Gene passed away suddenly Tuesday morning, July 12, 2011. He was born July 14, 1962 in Kalamazoo the son of Clair and Amy (Elliott) Jacobs. He was a fruit farmer West of Paw Paw on Red Arrow Highway and operated the Jacobs Farm Market. He enjoyed traveling, hunting, fishing, golf, and sports. Surviving are his children, Jordan Jacobs, Kelli Jacobs and Brooke Jacobs all of Paw Paw; mother, Amy Jacobs of Paw Paw, significant other, Jerri Pursley and her daughter Whitney Pursley of Paw Paw; sister, Donna (Troy) Rozema of Kalamazoo; 3 brothers, Dale (Sheila Bush) Jacobs of Decatur, Edward (Gerri) Jacobs of Kalamazoo and Gary (Shannon Halferty) Jacobs of Paw Paw; former wife, Tamara Jacobs of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Clair Jacobs. Family will receive friends Thursday (7/14) 2-4 & 6-8 p.m.at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held Friday, 11 a.m. Interment will follow in Wildey Cemetery, Paw Paw. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.