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Personal note from Milissa Jacobs

Richard was diagnosed with diabetes and even after he lost two toes, he didn’t always take care of himself. Don’t make the same mistake, please. If he had listened to the doctor instead of being his stubborn self, I would be arguing with him today.

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The world lost one of its best men ever when Richard Dale Jacobs, Jr. died. Born in 1953, he died on November 4, 2019. Richard was an eternal optimist, he hoped for the best in people, even when they let him down. He spent much of his life working for Norfolk Southern before taking a buyout and becoming a small business owner. Even though they took many cruises, he surprised Milissa with a trip through …

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I rented an apartment from him. Then he asked me to dinner about 5 months later.
I rented an apartment from him. Then he asked me to dinner about 5 months later.
I rented an apartment from him. Then he asked me to dinner abou…

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What were Richard's favorite local spots?
We never had time for local spots. Sometimes, we went to the Casino in Anderson, usu…
We never had time for local spots. Sometimes, we went to the Casino in Anderson, usually, if h…
We never had time for local spots. Sometimes, we went to the Casino in Anderson, usually, if he had done something to m…
What was Richard's favorite color?
His favorite color was purple, the color of royalty.
His favorite color was purple, the color of royalty.
His favorite color was purple, the color of royalty.
What were Richard's favorite sports teams?
He liked the local teams, the Colts, he liked to watch the Pacers. I loved him becau…
He liked the local teams, the Colts, he liked to watch the Pacers. I loved him because he didn…
He liked the local teams, the Colts, he liked to watch the Pacers. I loved him because he didn't like Notre Dame.
What were Richard's favorite games to play?
Anything he could win. Putt putt golf, he whipped my butt sometimes when we played c…
Anything he could win. Putt putt golf, he whipped my butt sometimes when we played chess, he w…
Anything he could win. Putt putt golf, he whipped my butt sometimes when we played chess, he was so good at poker, I th…

Timeline

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Born

1953
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Graduated from high school

1971
Goshen, IN
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Started a job at Norfolk Southern Railroad

1974

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Violett Cemetery

2818 Violet Road, Goshen, IN 46526
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