Julius Jacobs (Circa 1905-October 25, 1970) was a Jonesboro businessman originally from Nashville, Tennessee. He married Marguerite Rosenfield in 1925. He owned and assisted in operating several Jonesboro businesses until his death, including his father in law’s department store, Jay Jewelry, and Jacobs Travel Service, the latter two of which he operated with his wife. He served in the army during World War II. Jacobs participated in several Northeast Arkansas civic bodies; he was a former president of the Jonesboro Lions Club and served on several state committees. He was also active in Jonesboro’s Jewish community; he was a former president of Temple Israel and served on its board, and was a former president and secretary of B’nai B’rith.

Marguerite Jacobs née Rosenfield (Circa 1904-April 14, 1969) was born to Rose and Sam Rosenfield and a lifelong resident of Jonesboro. She married Julius Jacobs in 1925. Together they operated Jay Jewelry and Jacobs Travel. She was heavily involved with Jonesboro’s Jewish community. She served as president of the Temple Sisterhood and superintendent of religious education at Temple Israel, and was a former president of the Elise Shoenberger Chapter of B’nai B’rith. She was also active in several civic organizations, including Altrusa, which aims at funding civic projects for communities in need.

Rose (Rosie) Rosenfield (Circa 1878-June 18, 1971) was born in Romania but spent most of her life in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was known for her activity in Jonesboro’s Jewish community at Temple Israel and for being the wife of Sam Rosenfield, a prominent local businessman.