Gaylord O. Ackerson Obituary
The memory of Gaylord O. Ackerson of Avon, Illinois, born in Farmington, Illinois, who passed away on October 26, 2024 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Perry Ackerson and Susie Ackerson (McNeeley). He is survived by: his wife Virginia I. Rock; his children, Gayla English (Tim) of Bushnell, IL, Brian Ackerson (Christine Wrobleski) of Harrington Park, NJ and Chantelle Simmons (Jason) of Bushnell, IL; his grandchildren, Georgia Merki (Nathan), Bethany Barr (Nathan), Stellera Roth (Mason), Cora Walker (Bill), Maddie Klinedinst (Clay), Jilliann English, Isabelle Hammond (Daniel), Alexander, Zachary, Olivia Ackerson and Chloe Gaumer (Chase); his great grandchildren, Benjamin, Asher, Lincoln, Phineas, Silas, Jude Merki, Daisy, Ramona, Lee, Dottie Barr, Walter, Harland Roth, Sara Walker, Gwendolyn Hammond, Hazel, Ellie and Reece Gaumer; and his sister Donna Sue Campbell (Larry) of Inman, S. C..
Visitation was held on Friday, November 1st 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home (771 N Crafford St, Bushnell, IL 61422). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 2nd 2024 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church of Bushnell or the Smithfield Sportsman's Club.
