Jerry Victor Jacob, Sr., age 79, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Beloved husband of Melody Betancourt Jacob for 50 years. Father of Jerry Victor Jacob, Jr. (Sandy Crist). Brother of Ronald Jacob, Sr. (Joyce Jacob). Son of the late Horace Jacob and Beverly Jacob. Also survived by three grandchildren , two great grandchildren, 7 nieces and nephews. Mr. Jacob was retired from the Times Picayune after many years of employment, he was a building engineer. He served in the Air National Guard. He was a lifetime member of SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) and was an avid racecar driver since he was 19 years old. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial gathering at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy., in Metairie, LA on Monday afternoon, December 19, 2022 beginning at 12:00 noon with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 PM in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home’s chapel. In lieu flowers memorial contributions may be sent to the American Diabetes Association. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
