Joe Jacobs

Funeral services for Joe Doyle Jacobs, 68, of Killeen will be at noon Tuesday at Marlboro Heights Missionary Baptist Church in Killeen with Dr. Shaun L. Moton officiating. Burial will follow at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.

Joe Doyle Jacobs was born to the parentage of J. B. and Modessa Smith Jacobs on December 30, 1941 in Bogalusa, Louisiana. Here he matriculated through the public school system, and was awarded his High school diploma from Central Memorial High School in 1959.
As a young man of unique principles and stern conviction, he sought and gained employment in the food service industry despite having to hurdle the challenges of segregation. While surveying the prospect of his salvific encounter with Jesus Christ at the First Church of God in Christ in Bogalusa, Louisiana destiny directed his steps to meet the woman who would become his wife. On March 21, 1960 he was united in holy matrimony to the inimitable and illustrious Mavis Gene Martin. This union bore the fruit of three fearfully and wonderfully made children.
In 1962 Joe enlisted in the United States Army. His military occupational specialty was twofold. He served as an Infantryman for 17 years and 11 months and as a Unit Supply Specialist for 5 years and 11 months for a combined total of 23 years and 10 months of honorable service rendered to his country. During his military tenure he was honored with many awards and decorations to include: The National Defense Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon The Army Commendation Medal The Expert Infantry Badge The Good Conduct Medal Clasp Bronze 5 Loops The Sharp Shooter Badge Rifle The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal The Soldiers Medal, and The Army Achievement Medal.
After his retirement from the United States Army, he embarked upon a second career at The Texas Department of Corrections. Here he invested 16 years of service before becoming disabled and retired for a second time in 1998.
The most fruitful and fulfilling decision made in his life was when he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior, and was baptized after uniting with the Marlboro Heights Missionary Baptist Church in 1990. His occasional attendance and participation in worship over the years served to affirm the reality of his reverence and relationship to the Lord. Throughout the progressive decline of his health, he verbally acknowledged and affirmed his appreciation for the providential plan of God for his life.
On the morning of September 3, 2010, brother Jacobs peacefully responded to the gentle summons of His Lord to exchange his earthly sojourn for his eternal dwelling in His Presence. Among those who preceded him in their earthly deliverance from this life are His Parents: J.B. and Modessa Smith Jacobs and Siblings: Alton, Tony, Paul, Wayne Jacobs, and Margarite Pam.
Among the innumerable host of those who remain to anticipate the imminent and inevitable reunion at the return of our Lord are A Loving and Loyal wife: Mavis Gene Jacobs One Daughter: Charlotte Carter, Arlington, Texas Two Sons: Demineker Jacobs, Christopher, Illinois and Jeffery Jacobs, Killeen, Texas. Three Sisters: Bernice Franklin, Jackson, MS Nettie Clifton Frazier, Bogalusa, LA and Joyce Joseph Richardson, Bogalusa, LA One Brother: Larry Gayle Jacobs, New Orleans, LA. Seven Grandchildren: Brandon, Kaylee, Kyle, Kiara, Kameron, Trenton, Nicole and a host of extended family members and friends. The completion of his earthly tenure marks the commencement of his eternal triumph Surely,
Visitation is at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, 2901 Illinois Ave., Killeen.

HarperTalasek Funeral Home in Killeen is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation

Marlboro Heights Midssionary Baptist Church
2901 Illinois Ave.
Killeen, TX  76542
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
11:00 A.M.

Service

Traditional

Marlboro Heights Missionary Baptist Church
2901 Illinois Ave.
Killeen, TX  76542
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
12 Noon

Cemetery

Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
11463 State Highway 195
Killeen, TX  76542