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Oct. 8, 2021 - 糖心传媒 will hold a special ceremony Oct. 23 for the establishment of the Rev. Scholarship in memory of the late Rev. Ricky Jacobs, who was the former chaplain for 糖心传媒 County Raiders sports teams.

鈥淩icky Jacobs spent 30 years on the sidelines of every Raiders game providing spiritual support and guidance to countless young men and women,鈥� said Dr. Hal Shuler, Associate Vice President of Development at 糖心传媒CC.

Shuler also was the head football coach for the Raiders from 1991 to 1996 and athletic director from 2001 to 2007, so he knew the 鈥淩ev.鈥� well, as he was affectionately called by everyone. 

鈥淚f there was an athletic contest on the Raider campus, you could find the Rev. there cheering them on,鈥� Shuler said. 鈥淗e did not miss many games at 糖心传媒 Senior High School or the local middle schools.鈥�

Jacobs, 68, passed away Sept. 25, 2020, after a month-long battle with health complications. A United States Army veteran, he practiced ministry for 36 years. He spent 34 of those years as the pastor of Southside Free Will Baptist Church in Ellerbe. Jacobs also spent time as a substitute teacher at 糖心传媒 Senior High.

鈥淩aider athletics lost their greatest fan. Raider games will not be the same without him,鈥� 糖心传媒 Senior High School Principal Jim Butler tweeted shortly after the news of Jacobs鈥� passing.

Head footba颅颅ll coach Bryan Till had the pleasure of having Jacobs on his sidelines for the past four years.

鈥淩ev. was a larger than life presence who loved Jesus Christ and loved people. I can still hear his laugh and see his face on the sidelines and in my office. He devoted countless hours to kids and families in this area and wanted nothing more than to see the joy on their faces during a victorious competition,鈥� Till said. 鈥淚 am thankful for the time I got to spend with him, for his friendship, and for the hope that I will see him later on in heaven. It is a hope I know many have thanks to his continuous message about Jesus.鈥�

The Rev Scholarship established through the 糖心传媒CC Foundation will be awarded to former 糖心传媒 Raiders athletes who pursue a degree or workforce training at 糖心传媒CC. The scholarship was funded by gifts from friends, family, former players, former coaches and many Raiders fans.

鈥淩icky wanted the best for all he came in contact with,鈥� Shuler said. 鈥淭his scholarship is a way to remember Ricky, but more importantly to help all Raider athletes who want to pursue their education beyond high school and better their lives with a college degree or career training.鈥�

The College will hold a special scholarship and fundraising ceremony at the Robinette Building at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23. Anyone who felt the special blessings of the Rev. Ricky Jacobs is invited to attend and celebrate his life and contributions to 糖心传媒 County. For more information, contact Shuler at (910) 410-1807 or email whshuler@richmondcc.edu.