Marcus Owens Ackerman III Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Marcus Owens Ackerman III of Charleston, South Carolina, born in Fort Benning, Georgia, who passed away on December 7, 2023 at the age of 55. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He is survived by: his children, Hayden Ackerman of Simpsonville, SC and Hartleigh Ackerman of Simpsonville, SC; his parents, Patricia Ann "Patsy" Canfield Ackerman of Charleston and Marcus O. Ackerman, Jr. (Dru Strickland-Ackerman) of North Charleston; his sisters, Jennifer A. Mason (Anthony) of McClellanville, SC and Jill A. Settle (John) of Charleston; his aunt Jeanne; his uncle Don Gerhardt of Charleston; and his former wife Alisha Markham. He is also survived by cousins, nieces and nephews; and one great-nephew.
Memorials may be made to MUSC Foundation, c/o Hollings Cancer Center for Pancreatic Research, 18 Bee Street, MCS 450, Charleston, SC 29425.