Born in Pickens County, a son of the late John and Nola W. Acker, Mr. Acker was a project engineer for Freeman and Stover Mechanical for a period that spanned over fifty years. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Easley, where he was ordained Deacon Emeritus. He was a veteran of World War II having served with Patton's 87th Army. Mr. Acker was awarded a certificate of commendation by the Belgium Embassy for their liberation of German occupation during the Battle of the Bulge.
Surviving are a son, Sidney F. "Skip" Acker of Fort Worth, TX; a grandson and granddaughter and a great-grandson and a great-granddaughter. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Acker was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.
Born in Pickens County, a son of the late John and Nola W. Acker, Mr. Acker was a project engineer for Freeman and Stover Mechanical for a period that spanned over fifty years. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Easley, where he was ordained Deacon Emeritus. He was a veteran of World War II having served with Patton's 87th Army. Mr. Acker was awarded a certificate of commendation by the Belgium Embassy for their liberation of German occupation during the Battle of the Bulge.
Surviving are a son, Sidney F. "Skip" Acker of Fort Worth, TX; a grandson and granddaughter and a great-grandson and a great-granddaughter. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Acker was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters.
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