Donald Jacobs, 87, of Cape Girardeau passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast.

He was born Sept. 22, 1936, in Cape Girardeau, son of Earl I. and Grace Wilfong Jacobs. He and Nettie James were married on Jan. 31, 1988, in Cape Girardeau. She passed away June 20, 2024.

Donald was a graduate of Patton High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served 27 years. He was stationed at numerous locations around the world. Upon retirement, he and his wife, Nettie, started a custom graphics and typesetting business. Donald enjoyed pickleball, taekwondo, the St. Louis Cardinals and was an avid fisherman.

Loving survivors include his son, Donnie E. Jacobs Jr. of Holts Summit; two stepdaughters, Paula (Kevin) Mills of Patton and Lorri Vails of Jackson; stepson, Terry (Ann) Drum; seven grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nettie Jacobs, parents, and daughter, Cheri Lynn Gordon.

The visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, July 3, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The Rev. Kevin Mann will conduct the funeral service at noon, Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Interment will be in Post Oak Cemetery in Patton, with full military honors.

The family suggests that contributions be made to Post Oak Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Donald’s obituary at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.

McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.