Bartow - Earl Jacobs, Jr., age 69, passed away March 23, 2023, at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1954, in Sarasota, FL. He was a Commercial Fisherman. He enjoyed fishing, music, golf cart rides and going to the beach. He was preceded in death by his sister Earlene Barwick & Gladys Stanley. He is survived by his son Earl Jacobs III, sisters Pam Scott & Wanda Burgess, nieces Nicki Hall, Brittney Scott, Whittney Scott, Kaylee Sims, Alyssa Hall, Alexis Sims & Ally Anna Robinson and nephews Dwight Simpson, Derrike Simpson & James Prevatt. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com