Robert C. Jacobs Jr.

Robert C. Jacobs Jr. passed suddenly on February 21, 2024 due to complications following surgery. Robert was born in Philadelphia on August 11, 1942. He lived in Philadelphia all his life. He served in the Air Force for several years during the Korean War & saw many sights. While stationed in Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota he met Evelyn Agnes Spicer, his 1st wife. They had 2 children: Robert & Barbara. He worked at Septa for a majority of his life as a bus driver then as a street supervisor in transportation. After he retired from Septa he then worked for New Jersey Transit for a number of years in the transportation control center where he monitored bus traffic and light rail vehicle operations. From there he went on to work at Cooper Hospital as a security guard until he retired at the age of 72. Evelyn, his 1st wife, succumbed to pancreatic cancer on April 6, 2005. They were married for 44 years. He then remarried not too long after to Anna Salcedas back in 2005. He relocated to living in New Jersey and lived out his days in Maple Shade. Robert loved Evelyn & their kids dearly. He was a hard worker & a great provider. He enjoyed taking the family on vacation to the shore or to North Dakota to visit Evelyn's family. He loved sports whether it was the Phillies, Eagles or Sixers. He played basketball back in the day when he was in high school. He also played softball on Septa's softball team. He loved boxing. He always encouraged his children to play sports and to be productive. Robert was saved in 2005. He gave his life to Jesus Christ and served Him throughout the years. He attended Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia most of the time. He loved Joe Focht; that was his favorite pastor along with Jerry Paradise. He called Calvary home. He also served and attended Rock Ministries down in Kensington under Buddy Osbourne. Him & Anna would hand out food and essentials to those in need whether they were homeless or addicts. He loved Anna and her children dearly. He provided for her and was supportive of her family. He continued to go to church and to love the Lord. He enjoyed being retired and he enjoyed life. Often he would enjoy watching sports in the basement with Rocky his pet dog. They were the best of buds and Rocky was always by his side. Robert is survived by his son Robert C. Jacobs III (wife Susanna), his daughter Barbara Anne Michalski (husband Larry) (grandchildren Aidan & Ashley). Wife, Anna-Salcedas-Jacobs, Son-in-law Jeffery Wong (wife Lauren) (grandchildren Karina, Jordan, & Filomena) (great grandchildren Aidan, Eliana & Avery) Daughter-in-Law Nancy Deetz (husband Gene) (granddaughter Abilene) Funeral Service on: Thursday, Feb.29th at: Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia 13500 Philmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA.19116 215-969-1520 The receiving line will start at 10 a.m. followed by the service with pastor Jerry Paradise at 11 a.m. There will be worship music and also an eulogy to follow. Interment is private

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Robert C. Jacobs Jr.

August 11, 1942 - February 21, 2024