We lost a husband, father and friend the other day. Erwin Leo Jacobs, age 85, of McMinnville, TN, died Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Ascension St. Thomas River Park Hospital. Everyone knew him as "Leo" and he was born November 22, 1936 in McMinnville, TN.  Serving in the U.S. Army in the Quartermaster branch, Leo was also a retired supervisor with Century Magnetek/A.O. Smith with over 38 years employment. Active in his community, Leo was a volunteer fireman and a Boy Scout leader for over 20 years and was awarded the Silver Beaver for his leadership of the young boys in his troop. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Vernon and Hattie Foutch Jacobs, his sister Oleta Carden, and brothers Corwin Jacobs, Junior Jacobs, Nevis Jacobs, and Edzel Jacobs.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Melba Blanton Jacobs, sons Rena Jacobs and Jeffery Warren (Kim) Jacobs. Leo was also blessed with two grandsons, Jasen (Whitney) Jacobs and Jared (Jackie) Jacobs, along with great grandchildren Morgan Jacobs, Aidan Jacobs, and Julian Jacobs, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are: Willie Jacobs, Wayne Jacobs, Tommy Jacobs, Bruce Jacobs, Jasen Jacobs, Jared Jacobs.

Funeral services were conducted October 29, 2022, in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. William Randolph and Clyde Prater officiated. Interment followed at Center Hill Cemetery in Cannon County. Military grave rites were bestowed by American Legion Post 173 and V.F.W. Post 5064.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com

McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 931-473-6606.