Randolph Jacobs

Randolph Jacobs, affectionately called “Bud” was born on January 18, 1920 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Clarence and Ethel Jacobs. Bud was one of seven siblings: Vernon, his twin Ruth, Margaret, Melbourne, and Sheila, who all preceded him in death and only surviving brother Nathaniel. Bud departed this life at Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland on Tuesday, May 18, 2016, his 71st wedding anniversary. Bud was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his lord and savior. He was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. William McCoy. Bud later moved his membership to Village Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Zollie D. Bagby where he remained a faithful member. Bud continuously proclaimed God’s glory for the blessings bestowed on him during his ninety-six year journey on this earth. Bud met and married the love of his life, Alice Caroline Mason Jacobs on May 18, 1945. He was a very proud husband and told everyone he met about “his sweet little wife”. They enjoyed traveling together, especially to Alice’s hometown of Garysburg, North Carolina. Bud remained a devoted and loving husband until Alice’s death. From their union, he became the proud father of Sarah Mason Mayfield, who also preceded him in death. Bud served his country as a Private First Class in the United States Army. He held many jobs, but he was most proud of his government service as a civilian employee with the Army Corps of Engineers in Baltimore, where he retired in 1986. Bud was such a lively soul who left an impression on everyone he met. He never missed the opportunity to tell a joke, do a song and dance or give you one of his signature handshakes just to see you smile. Bud leaves to cherish his memory: his only surviving sibling, Nathaniel Jacobs; his grandsons, Michael Mayfield of Martinez, California, William Mayfield of Indianapolis, Indiana, David, Kenneth and Anthony Mayfield of Baltimore, Maryland, James Mayfield of Los Angeles California; and only granddaughter, Sarah Ann Paige (Juan) of Owings Mills, Maryland; five great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and a long host of loving nieces, nephews, family and friends. A special thank you to his faithful nephew, Clyde Mines (Nanette) of Cumberland, Maryland.

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Randolph Jacobs

January 18, 1920 - May 18, 2016