James Marshall Jacobs

James Marshall Jacobs, 81, of Salem, died on Thursday, April 26, 2012. He was born on July 22, 1930 in Thoroughfare Gap in Fauquier County and grew up in Rapidan in Culpeper County. He was a proud Korean War veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps and stationed at Quantico, VA. Professionally, he was retired from the VA State Police Division 6 Headquarters in Glenvar after 37 years having moved through the ranks as Trooper to Captain. His church membership was held at Cave Spring Baptist Church. He was also a big Atlanta Braves fan. Preceding him in death were his parents, Raymond Logan and Cecelia Owens Jacobs; and a brother, Raymond Logan Jacobs, Jr. His surviving family includes his wife, Nancy R. Jacobs of Salem; children, Douglas Marshall Jacobs and wife, Kathleen, of Hardy, Susan A. Jacobs of Hollywood, FL, and Carol A. Nin and husband, Robert, of Coral Springs, FL; granddaughter, Elizabeth Lauren Jacobs; brother, Shirly Lee Jacobs and wife, Anne, of Bristol, TN; sisters-in-law, Billie Jacobs, Frances Runyon, and Dot Mowbray; numerous nieces and nephews, and a special dog, Sadie. A period of visitation will be held on Monday, April 30, 2012 from 12 to 1 p.m. at Cave Spring Baptist Church. A memorial service celebrating his life will then begin at 1 p.m. with Rev. Pete Schemm officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to either the Roanoke Rescue Mission at 402 4th Street, SE in Roanoke, VA 24013 or to the Angels of Assisi at 415 Campbell Avenue, SW in Roanoke, VA 24016. An online guestbook is available at www.johnmoakey.com. The Jacobs family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory in Salem, 540-389-5441.