Douglas Robert Jacobson, 52, of Clarksville, Tennessee, passed away on August 2, 2012. Doug graduated from Arcadia High School in Phoenix in 1978 and from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff with a degree in Communications in 1982. He served his country in the Army from 1984 to 1988, including a tour of duty in Europe. He was discharged at Ft. Campbell, KY and settled in nearby Clarksville, where he met and married Rose Tilson. Doug was preceded in death by his father, his wife, and his step-father, John McCleary.
He is survived by his mother, Marcia McCleary of Carmel, CA; sister, Laura Sherwood (Matthew) of Albuquerque, NM; brothers, Paul Jacobson (Paula McClain) of Durham, NC and Donald Jacobson (Roxane) of Flagstaff, AZ. He will be deeply missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. A celebration of Doug's life will be held in Scottsdale, AZ.
Memorial contributions may be made to Young Life AZ23, PO Box 520, Colorado Springs, CO 80901 or The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 730 North Franklin Street, Suite 501, Chicago, IL 60654-7225. Arrangements entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040. Online condolences may be made at www.neal-tarpley.com.