Bro. Michael Jacobs was born May 11, 1949, to the late Jasper Lee Jacobs and Jeanette Jacobs of Baltimore, Maryland. Michael received his formal education in Baltimore, Maryland.
Michael did various jobs working for the city, a moving company, and also did home improvement. Michael met the love of his life Shirley and married on August 13, 1982, in Baltimore, Maryland. Born unto this union were five children: Cheryl, Donna, Shantay, Larry and Gary. Michael and his family moved to San Diego, CA in August 1986. Michael bought himself a truck and started his own landscaping and home improvement with his sons, Larry and Gary. He worked all over San Diego and other areas. Michael and his family joined Ambassadors For Christ Missionary Baptist Church in August 2001 under the leadership of Pastor Jimmy L. Fuller and First Lady Glen Dean Fuller. There, Michael sang in the Men’s choir.
Michael loved going to church. He loved spending time with family and receiving calls from family and friends. He loved watching his westerns and Judge Judy. We will remember Michael for his love for God, loved ones, his willingness to help others, being a man of few words, his loving & caring heart, his loud music playing in his car, and for being a sharp dresser.
Bro. Michael Jacobs was called home to be with the Lord on September 22, 2022. He leaves to cherish his loving memories: His wife of 40 years, Shirley Ann Jacobs; five daughters: Roselle (Joseph), Cheryl (Felton), Donna, Shantay (David), and Chadira; five sons: Larry (Tracy), Gregory, Stanley (Sekenna), Toney (Alicia), and Michael (Carma); one sister: Syrena (Harvey); three brothers: Tyrone, Gregory, and Anthony; 31 grandchildren; one aunt: Beudah Russell; his long-time friend of 62 years, Thomas Lane; and a host of relatives, church family and friends. Bro Michael Jacobs was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and Jeanette; two brothers: Calvin and Melvin; one grandson: Lil David; and his son: Gary Jacobs.
