William Jacobs Sr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 23, 2026, at the age of 97, William Jacobs Sr. of Millville, New Jersey passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Pete Jacobs and Pearl Reddick Jacobs; his wives, Frances Brooks Jacobs and Estella Holmes Jacobs; his stepsons, Willie Stafford and Henry Stafford; and his brothers, Marion, Norris, James and Lovest Jacobs.
He is survived by: his children, Betty Jean Jacobs Welch of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Sharon Jacobs Shider (Larry) of Millville, Linda Jacobs Toppin (Harry) of New Castle, DE, William Jacobs, Jr. (Gwendolyn), Edward Adams Jacobs of Claymont, DE, Victor Jacobs (Janet) of Blackwood, Corene "Reny" Jacobs Drummond (Robert) of Millville, Dorlene "Lena" Jacobs Beaty (Stanley) of Ohio and Jamere Jacobs; his siblings, Pearly Mae Clark of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Elizabeth Pennington of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Pete Jacobs, Jr. of Wilmington, DE and Jessie Jacobs of Philadelphia, PA; and his stepdaughters, Betty Stafford of Bridgeton and Brenda Stafford. He is also survived by great-great grandchildren and other family members.
