He was born December 27, 1934 in Bartonville the son of John Wm. and Ruth (Branham) Jacobs Sr.
He married Nancee (Washburn) November 14, 1953 in Corinth, MS. She survives.
Also surviving are children, Wm. (Stacey) Jacobs of Bartonville, Tim (Julie) Jacobs of Germantown Hills and Gary Jacobs of Bartonville; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and 2 sisters, Irene Higgins and Shirley Mae Gossett.
Bill worked at Keystone Steel and Wire for 37 years, retiring in 1996. He attended Eastside Bible Church in Morton.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Eastside Bible Church in Morton. Pastor Steve Weber will officiate.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 5-7 p.m. at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Additional visitation will be held on Wednesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Peoria Rescue Ministries.
Online condolences to Bill’s family may be made at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com