Augustus Edward Jacobs age 94 of Berkeley, CA passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at his residence. “Gus” was a Member of The Townsmen, past Treasurer of the African American Museum and Library in Oakland, The Californians, St. Paul AME Church in Berkeley, and The Brotherhood Of Sleeping Car Porters. He is survived byContinue Reading
Augustus Edward Jacobs age 94 of Berkeley, CA passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at his residence. “Gus” was a Member of The Townsmen, past Treasurer of the African American Museum and Library in Oakland, The Californians, St. Paul AME Church in Berkeley, and The Brotherhood Of Sleeping Car Porters. He is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Gloria Hazel York Jacobs of Berkeley. Five children; Terryl Mack, Tucson AZ., Patricia Williams, Oakland, CA, Augustus Jacobs III, Oakland, Richard Jacobs, Belvedere, TX, and Kelli and her husband Charles Jones, San Jose, CA. Grandchildren Erin and her husband Paul Lyons, Diado and his wife Anna Mack, Christopher Williams, Ashley and Jasmine Jacobs, Brandon Scott, Sydnie and Payton Jones. Great grandchildren Quincy and Miles Lyons, Ava and Austin Mack, Devin and Arianna Scott. Visitation and viewing will be held on Thursday, December 15 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at The Sunset View Mortuary, 101 Colusa Ave., El Cerrito, CA. Funeral services and a Celebration of Mr. Jacob’s life will be held on Friday, December 16 at 11:00a.m. at Sunset View Mortuary. The casket will be closed during the service. A private interment will follow at Sunset View Cemetery. Immediately following the service everyone is invited to attend the repast at St. Paul AME Church, 2024 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA, (510) 848-2050.
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