Willard Wayne “Frog” Jacobs, age 70, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Monday evening, August 5, 2024, at his residence.
Frog was born on January 31, 1954 in Rockmart to the late Willard Horace Jacobs and Vera Jane McDowell Jacobs.
He had lived in Rockmart his entire life and was a graduate of Rockmart High School. Frog worked for the CW Mathews Contracting Company where he worked as a machine operator.
He enjoyed spending time outdoors, riding motorcycles and tinkering with his truck.
Frog enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Frog’s parents were preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Lynn Jacobs, and a brother, Joseph Larry Jacobs.
Frog is survived by four daughters, Jennifer Marie Burnley, Jane Jacobs Smith, Jessica Ann McBride and Audrey Lynn Ramzanali, all of Rockmart, GA, and a sister, Laura Marks of Piedmont, AL. Fifteen grandchildren and several nieces and nephews are also surviving.
Funeral services for Mr. Jacobs will be held on Saturday afternoon, August 10, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the family plot at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Frog’s family will receive friends on Saturday from 12:00 noon until funeral hours at the Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home.
Pallbearers include Gary Burnley, James Norris, Donald Smith, Jacob Smith, Khuram Ramzanali and Dakota Jacobs.
Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements for Willard Wayne “Frog” Jacobs.
