Eric Bradford Jacobs Sr.

Eric Bradford Jacobs Sr., was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania September 10, 1956 to Ruby and Edward Jacobs.

He enlisted into the Air Force as a young man, traveled and even settled down in Texas for several years before returning to Philadelphia and attending cosmetology school, knowing the importance of a trade.

He later moved to Columbus Ohio where he worked for Children’s Hospital and later ARC Industries and Walmart before he became ill. But even faced with the grave news of his illness Eric never missed a beat. Enjoying traveling, fishing, good music and spending time with family. Eric was a hardworking man with a zest for life and was loved and respected by many.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father.

Eric is survived by his Wife Carolyn Jacobs, his Daughter Stephanie Jacobs, his Sons Eric Jacobs Jr, Emmanuel Jacobs, his Stepdaughters Stephanie and Amber Otey, Stepson Stacy Johnson, Grandchildren Angeline, Karizma, Tae’sia, Telyna, Aleigha, Jasmine, and Aaliyah, Gavin,  Tyrese, Taylor, Triniti Tania, Marquee, Amber, Amari and  Baylen, Great Granddaughter Mahagani, Brothers Edwards and Anthony and Sisters, Beulah, Eunice, and Sharon, Uncle Frank, and a host of extended family in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Texas and Ohio.

Private Visitation 6:00 PM and Private Funeral Service 7:00 PM Friday, April 9, 2021 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd).