Max Edgar Jacobs

Max Edgar Jacobs, 73 of Bloomington passed away Sunday morning, February 21, 2016, at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Born October 14, 1942 to James E. Jacobs and Ruby Langley Jacobs in Bloomington, Indiana. After graduating from Bloomington High School, he joined the U. S. Army on February 4, 1964. On February 29, 1964, Private Max E. Jacobs was selected for the highly esteemed position of “COLONEL’S ORDERLY” at a formal guard mount held in the 3d Training Brigade. The Colonel’s Orderly is an old and time honored position steeped in the military tradition of the U. S. Army. The soldier possessing the highest standards of military bearing, courage, proven self-discipline and loyalty was chosen as Colonel’s Orderly and entrusted to handle and deliver battle and administrative orders. A few weeks later, Max was assigned to the 3d Armored Division in Germany. While serving in Germany, Max was called home upon the death of his father. In the fall of 1964 Max was given an honorable discharge from the Army to come home to help his younger brother Jim Jacobs manage their Dad’s business, J & S Locksmith Shop in Bloomington. Max and Jim are co-owners of J & S Locksmith Inc. and have worked side by side for 50+ years, until Max’s health declined last year. They also co-own Monroe Games Inc. for 30+ years. Max met the love of his life Gloria Edwards on a blind date and they married the fall of 1965. They celebrated their 50 wedding anniversary on a Caribbean Cruise October 2015. Together they have two wonderful children, son Doug, wife Julie, grandchildren Rebecca and Aaron and daughter Beth, grandson Marley. Max’s hobbies were mowing his lawn with his Toro garden tractor, planting a vegetable garden, spending time at the J & M Farms and playing in slot tournaments in Las Vegas, NV. Max was a life member of the American Legion Post 18, Elks Lodge No. 446, and Moose Lodge #1081. Max is survived by his wife, Gloria E. Jacobs, son Doug Jacobs(Julie) and daughter Beth Klick, grandchildren Rebecca, Aaron, and Marley all of Bloomington. He is also survived by his sister Judy Jacobs, Ellettsville, Jerry Jacobs, Iron Station North Carolina, Jim Jacobs, Bloomington, several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, numerous cousins and his family at J & S Locksmith. He was preceded in death by his father James E. Jacobs, mother Ruby M. Jacobs, twin granddaughters Macy and Meigan Klick, and niece Jama Waldrip. Family will receive friends from 4-8p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2016, at Allen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4155 S. Old State Road 37, Bloomington. A funeral service officiated by Pastor Douglas Simpson is scheduled for 11a.m. with viewing from 10-11 a.m., Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions in Max’s name may be made to the RBBSC Edgewood High School Athletic Department or the IU Riley Hospital for children.

Tributes

Max Edgar Jacobs

October 14, 1942 - February 21, 2016