James Vernon “Jim” Jacobson, 71, of Sour Lake died Saturday, June 7, 2008 at his son’s home in Dayton. Jim was born on February 12, 1937 to Vernon Benjamin and Velma (Carr) Jacobson and lived in the Pine Ridge- Sour Lake area most of his life. He was a retired lineman from IBEW Local #390 with thirty-seven years of service. Jim also proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 47 years, Patsy Jacobson and brother, Henry Ben Jacobson. He is survived by his sons, Randy Jacobson and wife Lisa of Dayton, Dennis Jacobson and wife Suzette of Kountze, Larry Jacobson of Wichita, Kansas, and Steve Jacobson and wife Belinda of Sour Lake; brothers, Tommy Jacobson of Canyon City, Colorado, Robert Jacobson of Pearland,Texas, Bill Jacobson of Whitesboro, Texas, and Rick Jacobson of Livingston, Louisiana; sisters, Evelyn Jacobson of Pine Ridge and Martha Ann Evans of Sallisaw, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Allen Jacobson and wife Desti, Michael Jacobson, Corey Jacobson, Landon Jacobson, Toshia Jacobson, Brandy Jacobson, Hunter Jacobson, Kacie Jacobson, Theresa Jacobson, and Jayce Deshotel; and great grandson, Keller Dixon.
Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at Broussard’s, 530 W. Monroe, Kountze with burial to follow at Rosedale Cemetery in Sour Lake. A gathering of family and friends will be Monday, June 9, 2008 from 5:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Jim’s name to the American Cancer Society P. O. Box 5144 Beaumont, Texas 77726.
