Major USAF Retired Arthur D. Jacobs retired from the United States Air Force after serving from 1951-1973; he also retired from Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business.

Arthur is survived by his wife of 71 years, Viva J. Jacobs; his three children; his six grandchildren; his seven great-grandchildren; and his brother.  

Arthur is preceded in death by his son.