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Andrew Acree Obituary
Andrew S. Acree
SPRINGFIELD - Andrew S. Acree, 84, of Springfield died at 1:56 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2011 at St. John's Hospital. He was born September 14, 1926 in Greensburg, KY to John William and Mattie Jane McMahan Acree. He married Ruby L. Hannel on June 21, 1949 and she survives. He is also survived by one daughter, Sandra K. (Michael) Boyer of Mechanicsburg; one son, Gayland E. (Debra) Acree of Springfield; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Donna Jean Myer of Jacksonville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lloyd E. Acree.
Andrew was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War and WWII. He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the Illinois Country Music Hall of Fame, a member of Eagles Aerie #437 and a former member of American Affiliation of Musicians.
He was a resident of Springfield since 1957, previously of Virginia, Illinois. He was owner of Acree Auto Sales and Acree Sign Company and was the leader of the band Country Squires since 1957.
Visitation: 12-1 p.m., Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Staab Funeral Home with Kathy Swaar, CLP officiating.
Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted.
Memorials may be made to Eagles Aerie #437.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Acree
Rob Judd, Jr. & Ramblin Fever
August 24, 2011
Gene, Ruby & family, So sorry for your loss. A nicer man would be hard to find. And a fine musician. I always looked forward to talking to Andy, when we play at the Eagles. He will be greatly missed by many.
Linda Crites
August 22, 2011
We would like to convey our sympathies for the loss of a fellow comrade.
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God Bless,
Linda Crites
Chaplain - VFW 10302
Christina Esper
August 20, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. I'm pretty sure my father Dean McGrew played in a band with him for a while. Although we lost dad just under 12 yrs ago I still think about him everyday. I hope and pray your family heals quickly from your loss
Velma Cervellone
August 19, 2011
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Husband & Father. Andy was a great man.
Always so nice to our family.
Bill and Mary Seman
August 19, 2011
Ruby, Please accept our heartfelt thoughts and deepest sympathy. Andy was a fine man.
August 18, 2011
Gayland and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vicki (Harding) Pulley
Greg Hutcheson
August 18, 2011
Sorry to hear the news. A fine musician and a good neighbor back on Queensway. Our condolences from the Hutcheson family.
Donna and Kenny Smith
August 18, 2011
Ruby so very sorry to hear about Andy,We will sure miss him and his music and also his birthday parties I wish we could have been with you and yours today.
rick sager
August 18, 2011
to the acree family. real sorry to hear about andy was always nice to me and my family will be sadly miss thats for sure will be thinking of you with your lost
Bob Strode Jr.
August 18, 2011
Ruby, Sandy and Gayland, I'm so sorry to hear about Andy. He was a good man......I really wanted to attend the funeral.....But due to my schedule for on going cancer treatments, it's not possible....Again, my sincerest condolences. Maybe later you can contact me, if you wish.
August 18, 2011
Gene, sorry for your loss
Tom & Rosemary Beam
Barb Galloway
August 18, 2011
The Acree Family:
My sincere sympathy to you all. I had the pleasure of meeting Andy & Ruby when my boyfriend (at that time) Randy worked for them at the car/ sign business on Dirsken Pkwy. He was a wonderful man and I am sure he will be greatly missed.
MICHAEL LEACH
August 17, 2011
GENE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
MIKE LEACH
August 17, 2011
grandpa i will miss you an love you and i know you will be waiting for me playing music for angels ryan
Tami Brown
August 17, 2011
Your dad was such a great guy and I am so sorry about your loss. I will always have fond memories of your dad from all those great gatherings our families had. Such as the jam session every xmas eve, vacations,and playing at my wedding reception. He was always such a fun person to be around and I will miss his great wit and charm.
Gary Spence
August 17, 2011
So sorry to read about Andy leaving us. All of my memories of Andy are great ones. His music and his life was a great example for us all. I must say I know my dad is there to welcome him and to chord along with him.
Richard & Deborah Brown
August 17, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
August 17, 2011
Was very sad to hear of Andy passing. I remember playin a few shows with andy and the squires.He was a great man and very proud of the music he played..Ruby,everyone will miss and remember the big man standing on stage with his fiddle......... steve watson and ramblin fever band
steve watson
August 17, 2011
Was very sad to hear of Andy passing. I remember playin a few shows with andy and the squires.He was a great man and very proud of the music he played..Ruby,everyone will miss and remember the big man standing on stage with his fiddle......... steve watson and ramblin fever band
Brenda Wheeler ( Burt)
August 17, 2011
Gayland and family, I am so sorry to read about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless you all
Mary Jane Burns
August 17, 2011
Ruby, Gayland and Sandra, I am so sorry to hear about Andy. His humor, wit and being just a genuine person will always be remembered.
Helen Weakley
August 17, 2011
To Gene and family. Sorry to read of the loss of your father. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 17, 2011
Aunt Ruby, Sandy , Gayland and family: I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Andy. Always loved him! Love to you all. God Bless! Debbie Cave Hargrove (Troy, AL)
August 17, 2011
you have my deepest sympathy for the death of your father. I know you will miss him very much. Aunt Bev
Brenda Wheeler (Burt)
August 17, 2011
Gayland and family, I am so sorry to read about your loss. Thoughts and prayers going to all of you.God Bless you all.
John & Vicky Peters
August 17, 2011
We are very sorry to hear of Andy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carl &Henrietta Burt Sr
August 17, 2011
To Ruby and family, We were proud to have Andy as a neighbor for so many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
tom&karen hewitt
August 17, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sharon VanDyke
August 17, 2011
SANDY & FAMILY!!! I`M SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD. I SURE DIDN`T KNOW HE WAS YOUR DAD, UNTIL I SAW THIS. I LOVED HEARING HIS MUSIC, BACK THRU THE YEARS. HE WAS FANTACTIC. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
August 17, 2011
The Acree Family:
Our sincere sympathy to you all. Know you will miss Andy so much he was a good guy.
The Hutchesons and Ruby Klein
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