Robert Harrison Jacobs, Jr., age 74, of Tecumseh, passed away October 16, 2021. Robert was born June 27, 1947 in Layland, West Virginia the son of Robert Harrison and Kathleen (Patterson) Jacobs, Sr. On April 8, 1982 he married Linda K. Babcock in Waterford, Michigan and she preceded him in death September 27, 2015. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Viet Nam war. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion, VFW and Viet Nam Veterans of America, He was also a Boy Scout Leader and chairman of Boy Scouts North Huron Council. He retired from General Motors after many years of service. Robert is survived by his daughter, Shanna Jacobs of Tecumseh; siblings, Karen (Bernard) Diedrich, Elaine (David) Nutt, Michael Jacobs, Daniel (Beth) Jacobs, Patrick (Debbie) Jacobs, Elizabeth Baker and Nora (Tony) Smith; great godson, Jacob DeBene and may nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Linda, he was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, October 25, 2021 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh with Rev. Eric Hickman officiating. Visitation will be 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Monday preceding the service. Burial will be in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan 1:30 P. M. Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
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