Russell G. "Buck" Acors Jr.

Russell G. "Buck" Acors Jr.

Russell Acors Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2009.
ACORS, Russell G. Jr. "Buck," 87, of Hanover, passed on February 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell G. Acors Sr. and Pearl Bruce Acors; his beloved wife, Elizabeth W. Acors; a brother, Stuart Acors; and a grandson, James Acors Reavis. He is survived by three children, Reta Ann Heins and her husband, Phil, Russell G. Acors III (Russ) and Teresa and Elizabeth A. Reavis; grandchildren, Brian Acors and wife, Leah, Rusty Reavis, Jessica Reavis, Kelley Heins and fianc‚, Travis, Ervin, Ashleigh Heins, Travis Williams and wife, Tabetha, Lisa W. Martin and husband, Shawn; one great-grandchild, Blake Turner Martin; a nephew, Stuart R. Acors. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Hanover. He was founder, First Chief and lifetime member of Hanover Courthouse Vol. Fire Company (Co. 5), where he served as Chief for a number of years. He was a past member of Metropolitan #11 and a member of Ashland Lodge #168, and a Past Patron of Hanover Chapter #130, Order of the Eastern Star, and a founding member of the Hanover Courthouse Ruritan. The family will receive friends in the Nelsen Funeral Home - Reid Chapel on Thursday, February 19, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., where Masonic and Eastern Star Services will be held in the evening, and where funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, February 20, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Bowling Green. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hanover Courthouse Vol. Fire Company, P.O. Box 162, Hanover, Va. 23069 or MDA Central Virginia Chapter, 8001 Franklin Farms Dr., Richmond, Va. 23288.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Russell Acors's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

February 22, 2009

George R. Taylor, Sr. posted to the memorial.

February 20, 2009

Someone posted to the memorial.

February 19, 2009

John and Evelyn Hinant posted to the memorial.

George R. Taylor, Sr.

February 22, 2009

Sincere wishes for comfort and strength are sent your way at this time. Sorry to learn of Russell, Jr.'s death. It has been a long since we were Caroline Co. residents, but that never diminished love for our Bruce Family. God Bless You All,

February 20, 2009

Dear Acors Family,
I will keep you all in our prayers. Mr Acors was a good man. I know those who had the chance to meet him. Will know he was a specail person. He will be missed. God bless

John and Evelyn Hinant

February 19, 2009

Russ and family, please accept our deepest sympathies in the lost of your Father. Our hearts are heavy too.

I never him that I know, unless it was at one of the great feeds after a Hanover Regional School, but I would imagine that you were a good copy of him as you turn out very well.

The sorrow of the faithful is not that of permanent loss, but the tender sense of sadness that comes in saying good-bye for now to someone we love.

May today's sorrow give way to the peace and comfort of God's love.

It will be the little things that you will remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again.

Robert Wade

February 18, 2009

Russ, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He had to have been a great guy. May God bless your family.
Ashland Engine One

John 3: 16

Pete Stevens

February 18, 2009

Russ
I never met your Father but I suspect the acorn fell not far from the tree. Deepest condolences and respect my friend.
Pete

PD & Kathy Heins

February 18, 2009

Buck will surly be missed by many people. He was a great man that told you where he stood without a second thought. He had one of the best laughs and sence of humor around.

He was a great leader all his life of the young people in his commumity. He was one of a kind. He was Buck! You were a better person if you knew him.

We will miss you Buck. We will always remember you.

JO ANN HENDERSON

February 18, 2009

OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

Kathy & Craig Carroll

February 18, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Nelson & Fred

February 18, 2009

We'll remember you as you used to be,
the laughter we'all shared
and wonder what you have become.
Where are you now,
Where did you go,
When the body is left
and the spirit is released to fly?

Perhaps you are a morning bird
singing joyfully at sunrise,
or the butterfly that dances
so carelessly on the breeze
or the rainbow of colors
that brightens a stormy sky
or the fingers of an afternoon mist
reaching over mountains
or the final rays of the setting sun lighting up the skies,
edging the clouds with magical glows.

Our thoughts and prayers to each of you in this your time of sorrow. May our God grant you peace.

Helen Roberts VDSS RET.

February 18, 2009

Reta and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Debbie and OB Yancey

February 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor

February 18, 2009

On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.

William Perry

February 18, 2009

Reta and Russ,
My condolences on the loss of your father. His many sacrifices for the good of the community will be remembered by all who knew him.
May the thoughts and prayers of friends help you through this difficult time.

Bill Perry
Han ECC

Showing 1 - 13 of 13 results

Make a Donation
in Russell Acors's name

People and places connected with Russell
How to support Russell's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Russell Acors's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sponsored

Sign Russell Acors's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

February 22, 2009

George R. Taylor, Sr. posted to the memorial.

February 20, 2009

Someone posted to the memorial.

February 19, 2009

John and Evelyn Hinant posted to the memorial.