John Leon Acker
Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Wednesday, April 29, 2015
John Leon Acker Waverly - John Leon Acker passed away suddenly at his home in Waverly VA on April 23rd 2015. Born on September 13th, 1953 he was 61 years of age and was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle and granddad. John was an accomplished organist who began his musical career at the age of 6 when he began taking lessons. By his senior year at Sidney Central School he was the organist and choir master for St Luke's Lutheran Church in Sidney, NY. After graduating from Westminster Choir College, John continued to follow his passion for music as an organist and salesman, building a successful church organ business. Many churches of all denominations have greatly benefitted from John's expertise, professionalism, attention to detail, and musical talent. Over the course of 33 years in the church organ business, John performed countless times, enriching the lives of all who had the pleasure of hearing him play the organ. John served honorably with the U.S. Army Reserves, retiring as a Sergeant First Class. His specialty was combat engineering and he frequently performed duty as an instructor at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. John is survived by his parents James and Helen Acker, his wife Sherry Acker, his son Jason (Michelle) Acker, his daughter Jessica (David) Kurtz, his brothers Al Acker and Bruce (Valerie) Acker, his sisters Susan Michaud and Barbara (David) Acker-Mills, his stepdaughters Michelle Dunaway, Alicia Overholser, and Kat Shockey, and his 9 grandchildren. Father, Husband, Musician, Mentor, Leader, Soldier A memorial service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, April 30, 2015 at R.W. Baker & Co Funeral Home, 11414 General Mahone Hwy. Wakefield, VA 23888. Condolences may be posted at www.rwbakerfh.com.
Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Wednesday, April 29, 2015
John Leon Acker Waverly - John Leon Acker passed away suddenly at his home in Waverly VA on April 23rd 2015. Born on September 13th, 1953 he was 61 years of age and was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle and granddad. John was an accomplished organist who began his musical career at the age of 6 when he began taking lessons. By his senior year at Sidney Central School he was the organist and choir master for St Luke's Lutheran Church in Sidney, NY. After graduating from Westminster Choir College, John continued to follow his passion for music as an organist and salesman, building a successful church organ business. Many churches of all denominations have greatly benefitted from John's expertise, professionalism, attention to detail, and musical talent. Over the course of 33 years in the church organ business, John performed countless times, enriching the lives of all who had the pleasure of hearing him play the organ. John served honorably with the U.S. Army Reserves, retiring as a Sergeant First Class. His specialty was combat engineering and he frequently performed duty as an instructor at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. John is survived by his parents James and Helen Acker, his wife Sherry Acker, his son Jason (Michelle) Acker, his daughter Jessica (David) Kurtz, his brothers Al Acker and Bruce (Valerie) Acker, his sisters Susan Michaud and Barbara (David) Acker-Mills, his stepdaughters Michelle Dunaway, Alicia Overholser, and Kat Shockey, and his 9 grandchildren. Father, Husband, Musician, Mentor, Leader, Soldier A memorial service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, April 30, 2015 at R.W. Baker & Co Funeral Home, 11414 General Mahone Hwy. Wakefield, VA 23888. Condolences may be posted at www.rwbakerfh.com.
Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Wednesday, April 29, 2015
John Leon Acker
Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Wednesday, April 29, 2015
John Leon Acker Waverly - John Leon Acker passed away suddenly at his home in Waverly VA on April 23rd 2015. Born on September 13th, 1953 he was 61 years of age and was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle and granddad. John was an accomplished organist who began his musical career at the age of 6 when he began taking lessons. By his senior year at Sidney Central School he was the organist and choir master for St Luke's Lutheran Church in Sidney, NY. After graduating from Westminster Choir College, John continued to follow his passion for music as an organist and salesman, building a successful church organ business. Many churches of all denominations have greatly benefitted from John's expertise, professionalism, attention to detail, and musical talent. Over the course of 33 years in the church organ business, John performed countless times, enriching the lives of all who had the pleasure of hearing him play the organ. John served honorably with the U.S. Army Reserves, retiring as a Sergeant First Class. His specialty was combat engineering and he frequently performed duty as an instructor at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. John is survived by his parents James and Helen Acker, his wife Sherry Acker, his son Jason (Michelle) Acker, his daughter Jessica (David) Kurtz, his brothers Al Acker and Bruce (Valerie) Acker, his sisters Susan Michaud and Barbara (David) Acker-Mills, his stepdaughters Michelle Dunaway, Alicia Overholser, and Kat Shockey, and his 9 grandchildren. Father, Husband, Musician, Mentor, Leader, Soldier A memorial service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, April 30, 2015 at R.W. Baker & Co Funeral Home, 11414 General Mahone Hwy. Wakefield, VA 23888. Condolences may be posted at www.rwbakerfh.com.
Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Wednesday, April 29, 2015
John Leon Acker Waverly - John Leon Acker passed away suddenly at his home in Waverly VA on April 23rd 2015. Born on September 13th, 1953 he was 61 years of age and was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle and granddad. John was an accomplished organist who began his musical career at the age of 6 when he began taking lessons. By his senior year at Sidney Central School he was the organist and choir master for St Luke's Lutheran Church in Sidney, NY. After graduating from Westminster Choir College, John continued to follow his passion for music as an organist and salesman, building a successful church organ business. Many churches of all denominations have greatly benefitted from John's expertise, professionalism, attention to detail, and musical talent. Over the course of 33 years in the church organ business, John performed countless times, enriching the lives of all who had the pleasure of hearing him play the organ. John served honorably with the U.S. Army Reserves, retiring as a Sergeant First Class. His specialty was combat engineering and he frequently performed duty as an instructor at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. John is survived by his parents James and Helen Acker, his wife Sherry Acker, his son Jason (Michelle) Acker, his daughter Jessica (David) Kurtz, his brothers Al Acker and Bruce (Valerie) Acker, his sisters Susan Michaud and Barbara (David) Acker-Mills, his stepdaughters Michelle Dunaway, Alicia Overholser, and Kat Shockey, and his 9 grandchildren. Father, Husband, Musician, Mentor, Leader, Soldier A memorial service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, April 30, 2015 at R.W. Baker & Co Funeral Home, 11414 General Mahone Hwy. Wakefield, VA 23888. Condolences may be posted at www.rwbakerfh.com.
Virginian-Pilot, The (Norfolk, VA) - Wednesday, April 29, 2015
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