Ricky Lynn JACOBS

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Ricky Lynn Jacobs, age 54, was born November 15, 1952 and died December 24, 2006 at River Park Hospital following an extended illness.  A self-employed commercial construction worker and a member of the Central Church of Christ, he was the son of Grace Blackburn Jacobs of McMinnville and the late Ted Jacobs.  He was best known in Warren County for his athletic ability.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one sister, Geraldine Majors.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sisters, Barbara Wolfe and Janice Tynes both of Winston Salem, NC;  son, Skipper Jacobs who is in the armed services stationed in Hawaii;  nephews, Jeffery Hobbs, Buddy Majors, Jr., Micah Majors, Tim Majors, Daniel Majors and Chris Tynes and nieces Candee Humphrey and Beth Olson.  Funeral service was held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2006 in High's Chapel with Denver Farley officiating.  Burial followed in the Stroud Cemetery.