Jacob Broeils, 73, of Aberdeen, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009, at his home.

Mr. Broeils was born July 24, 1935, in Monroe, N.Y. He was a veteran of his country and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a charter member of the Men's Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign War in Southern Pines.

He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Frances Roland Broeils of Aberdeen; two sons, Jack Douglas Broeils and wife, Kathryn, of Warner Robbins, Ga., and Gary Todd Broeils, of New York; two stepsons, William D. Turner and wife, Cynthia, of Raleigh, and Jim Turner, of Pinehurst; three grandchildren, Allison, Hannah, and Zachary Broeils, all of Warner Robbins, Ga.; a stepgrandson, David Turner of Raleigh; one nephew, Kelvin Broeils.

The family will receive friends Sunday, April 26, from 1-2 p.m. at Boles Funeral Home in Pinehurst. The visitation will be followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Kevin Huff officiating.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made the North Carolina Food Bank, 708 Gilbert St., Durham, NC 27701.

Online condolences may be made at www.bolesfuneralhome.com.

Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst is serving the family.