Jonathan Marino Jacob

Jonathan Marino Jacob, 66, of Ocala, passed away on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025. John was born on December 28th, 1958 in Elmont, NY to Catherine and Elmer Jacob. He moved to Gainesville, FL in 1969 and then to Shiloh, FL in 1971 where he quickly made friends and found his place in the 4-H club. It was here that his incredible work ethic, inherited from his parents, took on new dimension. At the time of his death, John was the owner and operator of Po Boy’s Tires in Ocala. He loved being his own boss and working with his close friends and his community. John was a very generous and down-to-earth man who would do anything for anybody. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Marino Jacob; his father, Elmer Jacob; and his brother Thomas Jacob. He is survived by his son, Joseph Jonathan Jacob; sister Mary Jane Jacob; and nephew, Clayton Lewis. 

Funeral service, led by Preacher Randy Leighton, will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 20th at Shiloh United Methodist Church, 11020 NW Hwy 320, Micanopy, FL 32667. Visitation will be held the same day at 1:00 pm. Interment will be at the Shiloh Cemetery following the service. Flowers are welcome as well as charitable donations to the Marion County 4-H Fund in his memory. Arrangments have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 9185 NE 21st Ave Anthony, FL 32617.