Celebrating the life of
Jay Mitchell Jacobson
December 02, 1960 - August 06, 2011
Savannah – Jay M. Jacobson, 50, of White Springs, Florida, formerly of Savannah, died Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center after a short illness.
He was born in Savannah and was educated in the public schools of Chatham County. He was active in sports at Jenkins and Memorial High Schools. He was employed for many years in contract construction. He grew up on the Isle of Hope and was baptized and confirmed at St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton A. Jacobson, brother, Jeffrey C. Jacobson, step-brother, Mark S. Daniel and sister-in-law, Sheila Jacobson.
He is survived by his mother, Reba J. Daniel, step-father, J. Saxon Daniel of Savannah; brother, Randy L. Jacobson, nephew, Matthew S. Jacobson both of Plantation, FL; favorite aunt, Wanda B. Daniels, favorite cousin, Chris Daniels of Savannah; many more aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 12, 2011 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
Remembrances: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2 St. Thomas Ave., Savannah, GA 3106.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Wow, this news hit me hard; I loved Jay always, and I always called him my '4th brother'! I remember he and Joey used to take my brother John for walks in his stroller- at the time, Joey and Jay were mighty little themselves, they could barely reach up high enough to push the stroller! I have MANY fond memories of our neighborhood 'gang' sitting around my Mom's formica kitchen table, just LAUGHING so hard! We were all cut-ups, and Jay was always the life of the party and we were proud to have him as an honorary family member. He was close friends with ALL of my brothers, and I will always love him. Jay-bird was a life-force unto himself! Full of personality, charisma and laughter, just a beautiful person inside and out. My deepest regrets to the family, with much love, Anne DeCrescenzo
- Anne DeCrescenzo, Greer, SC
Dear Reba and family, I was so sad to hear about Jay. I can still see him clearly in my mind from our Isle of Hope days. He was always at our house. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Theresa DeCrescenzo Moyer
- Theresa DeCrescenzo Moyer, Birmingham, AL
Jaybird was a good friend to me and my family, i hate he is gone, wish i could have been there to tell him good bye!
- John DeCrescenzo, Mebane, NC
I heard your name today and thought how much fun it would be to share a beer and a laugh w/ your dry humor but I'm too late. Keep one cold for me and we'll have that and a laugh one day.
- Chris Weaver, Caldwell, NC
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families,Reba and Randy. You have suffered too many losses. Jeffrey and Jay were my best friends through high school and their memory will always be dear. My parents loved them like their own. I love them still.
- Janie Corbin Foreman, Savannah, GA
Reba My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bena
- Edwena Garrett, savannah, GA
Dear Reba, Randy, and Sax, I am so sad to hear about Jay's death. I can only imagine what a terrible loss this is for all of you. I have fond memories of him as a bright and mischievious child growing up on Isle of Hope. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Alice Quante Libet
- Alice Quante Libet, Charleston, SC
Remembering all those good times at your house after school and at Tybee You will be missed buddy
- Dicky Williamson, savannah, GA
Reba and Sax, I am so sorry for your loss.
- Richard Barid, Savannah, GA
Dear Reba and Saxton, We would like to extend our sincere and deepest sympathy to you and your family. We love you, Evelyn, Yvonne, Tomika, Marion, Annie, Allen, John and Patricia
- The Anderson Family, Lacey, WA
Reba,Sax,and Randy, I am so very sorry to hear of Jays passing. Our prayers are with you all. Arlene and Tony
- Arlene Q. D'Aguillo, , GA
My prayers are with Reba and Randy. I recently was surprised to see Jay at Driftaway Cafe. It had been thirty years since I had seen him before that. We had a great conversation and it was just like we were kids playing on Isle of Hope again. May God's comfort be with you at this time.
- Robyn Quattllebaum, Savannah, GA
Reba and Sax, sorry about your loss. I remember all of our the boys growing up together. george
- george w. bennett sr, savanah, GA
Dear Reba, I am sad to hear you have lost Jay. In my mind he's still 15 years old.
- Genie Brazzeal, , GA
We had a lot good times growing up; school,half-rubber,schoolfield,the butterfly,and getting caught by my mom in our back yard drinking PBR in our back yard.Gonna miss you Jay-Bird... GOD BLESS YOU. REXMAR
- Rex Martin, Savannah, GA
j bird we will miss you
- dean williams, savannah, GA
Reba & family, So sorry to hear about Jay and send our heartfelt sympathy. Wim & boys.
- Wim, Waycross, GA
Reba, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Libo
- Libo Carr, Greensboro, GA
Dear Reba and Family, It has been a long time, since I have seen you, but I think of all of my classmates, as family. My husband, of 57 years, Don, just passed away, July 5, 2011. It was with sadness that I read Hugh's e-mail announcing the passing, of your son, Jay. May the Lord bless you, and your family, at this time, and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. We will all be together, again! Love, Shirley
- Shirley Arlene Robertson Gray, Victorville, CA
Wow, this news hit me hard; I loved Jay always, and I always called him my '4th brother'! I remember he and Joey used to take my brother John for walks in his stroller- at the time, Joey and Jay were mighty little themselves, they could barely reach up high enough to push the stroller! I have MANY fond memories of our neighborhood 'gang' sitting around my Mom's formica kitchen table, just LAUGHING so hard! We were all cut-ups, and Jay was always the life of the party and we were proud to have him as an honorary family member. He was close friends with ALL of my brothers, and I will always love him. Jay-bird was a life-force unto himself! Full of personality, charisma and laughter, just a beautiful person inside and out. My deepest regrets to the family, with much love, Anne DeCrescenzo
- Anne DeCrescenzo, Greer, SC
Dear Reba and family, I was so sad to hear about Jay. I can still see him clearly in my mind from our Isle of Hope days. He was always at our house. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Theresa DeCrescenzo Moyer
- Theresa DeCrescenzo Moyer, Birmingham, AL
Jaybird was a good friend to me and my family, i hate he is gone, wish i could have been there to tell him good bye!
- John DeCrescenzo, Mebane, NC
I heard your name today and thought how much fun it would be to share a beer and a laugh w/ your dry humor but I'm too late. Keep one cold for me and we'll have that and a laugh one day.
- Chris Weaver, Caldwell, NC
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families,Reba and Randy. You have suffered too many losses. Jeffrey and Jay were my best friends through high school and their memory will always be dear. My parents loved them like their own. I love them still.
- Janie Corbin Foreman, Savannah, GA
Reba My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bena
- Edwena Garrett, savannah, GA
Dear Reba, Randy, and Sax, I am so sad to hear about Jay's death. I can only imagine what a terrible loss this is for all of you. I have fond memories of him as a bright and mischievious child growing up on Isle of Hope. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Alice Quante Libet
- Alice Quante Libet, Charleston, SC
Remembering all those good times at your house after school and at Tybee You will be missed buddy
- Dicky Williamson, savannah, GA
Reba and Sax, I am so sorry for your loss.
- Richard Barid, Savannah, GA
Dear Reba and Saxton, We would like to extend our sincere and deepest sympathy to you and your family. We love you, Evelyn, Yvonne, Tomika, Marion, Annie, Allen, John and Patricia
- The Anderson Family, Lacey, WA
Reba,Sax,and Randy, I am so very sorry to hear of Jays passing. Our prayers are with you all. Arlene and Tony
- Arlene Q. D'Aguillo, , GA
My prayers are with Reba and Randy. I recently was surprised to see Jay at Driftaway Cafe. It had been thirty years since I had seen him before that. We had a great conversation and it was just like we were kids playing on Isle of Hope again. May God's comfort be with you at this time.
- Robyn Quattllebaum, Savannah, GA
Reba and Sax, sorry about your loss. I remember all of our the boys growing up together. george
- george w. bennett sr, savanah, GA
Dear Reba, I am sad to hear you have lost Jay. In my mind he's still 15 years old.
- Genie Brazzeal, , GA
We had a lot good times growing up; school,half-rubber,schoolfield,the butterfly,and getting caught by my mom in our back yard drinking PBR in our back yard.Gonna miss you Jay-Bird... GOD BLESS YOU. REXMAR
- Rex Martin, Savannah, GA
j bird we will miss you
- dean williams, savannah, GA
Reba & family, So sorry to hear about Jay and send our heartfelt sympathy. Wim & boys.
- Wim, Waycross, GA
Reba, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Libo
- Libo Carr, Greensboro, GA
Dear Reba and Family, It has been a long time, since I have seen you, but I think of all of my classmates, as family. My husband, of 57 years, Don, just passed away, July 5, 2011. It was with sadness that I read Hugh's e-mail announcing the passing, of your son, Jay. May the Lord bless you, and your family, at this time, and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. We will all be together, again! Love, Shirley
- Shirley Arlene Robertson Gray, Victorville, CA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
