JOE JACOBS, age 94, of Manchester, Tenn., departed this life on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital following an extended illness.  Mr. Jacobs was born in Manchester, Tenn., on March 23, 1932, to the late Walter Jacobs and Frone Leath Jacobs.  Mr. Jacobs was employed for many years as a carpenter by trade until his retirement with Sain Construction Company.  Mr. Jacobs was a veteran with the Army National Guard.  He was also a farmer most of his life.  He enjoyed putting out his vegetable garden every year and eating all of the wonderful vegetables he grew.  He loved to pick on his friends, especially his family.  He was known for his "jokester" personality.  In the last few years he enjoyed watching westerns, Andy Griffith and wrestling on T.V.  He will be remembered for his charming ways with the Ladies.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Jacobs was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Ferrell Jacobs, children; Gary Lane Jacobs, Carey Dale Jacobs, and Billy Gene Jacobs and 3 grandchildren; Loretta Jacobs, Leshea Jacobs and Sabrina Gattis.

He is survived by his children; Larry Jacobs, Terry (Kim) Jacobs, Betty (Lester) Gattis all of Manchester, 18 Grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be conducted on Saturday, June 27,  at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services, LLC.  Visitation with the family will begin at 11:00 A.M. until services at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday.

Interment will follow services at Farrar Hill Cemetery in Manchester, Tenn. where he will be laid to rest beside his beloved Lorene, with family members serving as pallbearers.