David E. Jacobs, 77, Livingston, Texas

David Earl Jacobs was born May 31, 1944. He was the eldest of six children born to Earl E. and Merna L. (Klatt) Jacobs. He attended the Melvin school district most of his school years but in his junior year his parents relocated to the Hartley school district. He graduated from Hartley High School in 1962. After graduation, David enlisted in the Marines where he served five years. He excelled in riflery and received several medals. His basic training was at Camp Pendleton and he loved southern California.

Following his honorable discharge from the Marines, David chose to stay in California. He...