Obituary

Larry C. Jacobs
May 21, 1954 - September 24, 2017


Larry C. Jacobs was born May 21, 1954, in Bogalusa, Louisiana, to the late Mr. J.B. Jacobs and Mrs. Modessa Smith Jacobs. He passed away early Sunday morning, September 24, 2017, at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma, Louisiana.
A resident of Houma, Louisiana, Larry was a 1973 graduate of Bogalusa High School where he was an outstanding athlete. Larry was one of the best football players to ever come through Bogalusa High School. He joined United States Army in 1973. His rank was SP4 Army First. He was employed with various companies throughout his professional career such as Houston Shell, International Shipping, and and Gulf Oil. Larry enjoyed fishing, family, and having fun and laughs with friends.
Larry was formerly married to Gail Jenkins. To that longtime union, one daughter and two sons were born, Phachita Jacobs Price (Shavas) of Austin, Texas, Chad Anthony Jacobs (Tiffany) and Joshua Michael Jacobs (Sherica), both of Houma, Louisiana. Larry is survived by his children as well as three sisters, Bernice Franklin of Jackson, Mississippi, Nettie Frazier (Clinton) and Joyce Richardson, both of Bogalusa, Louisiana, one sister-in-law, Mavis Jacobs of Killeen, Texas, ten grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Modessa and J.B. Jacobs, five brothers, Johnny Wayne, Alton Ray, Tony Garron, Paul Douglas, and Joe Doyle Jacobs, and one sister, Margueritte Jacobs Pam.
Visitation will be Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 9:30AM with the funeral following at 11:00AM at Crain and Sons Funeral Home with Elder Bobby R. Brown - Officiating. Interment will be at Bogalusa Cemetery. Crain and Sons Funeral Home in Bogalusa is in charge of arrangements.