James Richard "Rick" Jacobs

Sgt. James Richard “Rick” Jacobs, 76, affectionately known to his family as Pops, and Murdock to his friends, passed away peacefully at home in Warsaw, Indiana, on July 22, 2024. Rick was born on October 18, 1947, in Oakland, California, to Ray Dean and Billie Lee (Peterson) Jacobs. He grew up in Reno, Nevada, and graduated from Wooster High School. At age 18, Rick enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. He served his country for 5 years as a helicopter crew chief completing over 280 combat missions in the Vietnam War. Upon discharge, he served the Las Vegas, Nevada community as a field agent with the Internal Revenue Service and fireman-paramedic for Clark County Fire Department. Later in life he was a successful entrepreneur and professional painter. After retirement “Murdock” found camaraderie and brotherhood through two local motorcycle clubs: Marine Riders of Michiana as well as Southwest Michigan Marine Riders. He spent his spare time creating custom wood art and walking sticks. He brought his special brand of humor and levity to every occasion. When you spent time with Pops, he was quick to share a tale from his life offering a glimpse into his adventures. His warrior heart was evident not only through service to his country but also in overcoming many life challenges. Pops’ generous and ornery spirit will be missed. He was preceded in death by his parents Ray Dean and Billie Lee (Peterson) Jacobs and brother, Michael Jacobs. He leaves behind his wife, Pansy Jacobs, of 32 years; 2 sons, Jim Jacobs, Florida, and Tim (Susie) Jacobs, Sparks, Nevada; 4 Stepchildren, Wendy Fairchild, Warsaw, Indiana, Troy (Laura Ferreira) Fairchild, Melbourne, Florida, Jason Clement, Kentucky, and Charity (Jeff) Yates, Warsaw, Indiana; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 27, 2024 at King Memorial Home 101 North Tucker Street Mentone, Indiana with Pastor Hedgel Perry officiating. The funeral service is available at: https://youtu.be/RpR-pEiEgfg and the graveside rites at: https://youtu.be/vJU8ApWwDi8 The interment will take place following the service in the Nichols Cemetery, Akron, Indiana with graveside military rites performed by the U.S. Marines and the Warsaw American Legion. Visitation hours will be held from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday, July 26, 2024 at King Memorial Home, Mentone, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the following causes: Fellowship Missions, In Memory of Rick Jacobs, 1520 E Winona Ave., Warsaw, IN 46580 or via online, http://www.fellowshipmissions.net/donate; or Mishawaka Troop Town, In Memory of Rick “Murdock” Jacobs, P.O. Box 231, Mishawaka, IN 46546, or via online, www.mishawakatrooptown.org.

James Richard "Rick" Jacobs

October 18, 1947 - July 22, 2024