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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Earl E. Ackley
Earl E.
Ackley
d. Jul 27, 2011
Earl E. Ackley's Obituary
Obituary of Earl Ackley
Earl E. Ackley, 87, of Indiantown, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Johnson City, NY. He had been a resident of Indiantown for 11 years, having moved from Lynchburg, VA.
A three sport Athlete, Earl graduated from Johnson City High School in 1942 and then served as a Medic in the 44th Infantry Division of the US Army during World War II, earning a Purple Heart for his service. He was a scholarship basketball player at Syracuse University; after his graduation in 1949 he played for the House of David touring professional basketball team for one year. He worked for 30 years as a Purchasing Manager for General Electric in Lynchburg, VA.
He is survived by his children; Jim Ackley of Lynchburg, VA, Robert Ackley of Sunset, SC, Beth Heatwole of Richmond, VA and Jody Morgan of Roseland, VA; a brother, William Ackley of Big Bear Lake, CA; 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Oldham Ackley and brothers, Willard Ackley and Will Ackley.
A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Lynchburg, VA at a time to be announced later. Memorial contributions may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Advent, 4484 SW Citrus Blvd., Palm City, FL 34990, in Earl's memory.
Arrangements are entrusted to Forest Hills Funeral Homes, Palm City Chapel
A guest registry may be signed on: foresthillspalmcityflorida.com
Earl E. Ackley, 87, of Indiantown, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Johnson City, NY. He had been a resident of Indiantown for 11 years, having moved from Lynchburg, VA.
A three sport Athlete, Earl graduated from Johnson City High School in 1942 and then served as a Medic in the 44th Infantry Division of the US Army during World War II, earning a Purple Heart for his service. He was a scholarship basketball player at Syracuse University; after his graduation in 1949 he played for the House of David touring professional basketball team for one year. He worked for 30 years as a Purchasing Manager for General Electric in Lynchburg, VA.
He is survived by his children; Jim Ackley of Lynchburg, VA, Robert Ackley of Sunset, SC, Beth Heatwole of Richmond, VA and Jody Morgan of Roseland, VA; a brother, William Ackley of Big Bear Lake, CA; 13 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Oldham Ackley and brothers, Willard Ackley and Will Ackley.
A memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Lynchburg, VA at a time to be announced later. Memorial contributions may be made to the Episcopal Church of the Advent, 4484 SW Citrus Blvd., Palm City, FL 34990, in Earl's memory.
Arrangements are entrusted to Forest Hills Funeral Homes, Palm City Chapel
A guest registry may be signed on: foresthillspalmcityflorida.com
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