Charles Ackerman Obituary

Charles M. Ackerman CHESAPEAKE - Charles Milton Ackerman, 83, passed away June 14, 2009, in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 1, 1926, the son of the late Howard J. and Mabel C. Lauer Ackerman. Charles was retired from the U.S. Navy having served in World War II after 20 years of service and was assigned to 14 Naval vessels. After retirement, he was employed by Naval Public Works Center as an air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic for 26 years. Charles was an active member in Chesapeake Avenue United Methodist Church and the Mens Bible Class. He was a Boy Scout leader, Girl Scout leader, a UMYF leader. He was a mentor, great friend and father to many. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Charles was still an active member of Local 376 Metal Trades Union. Charles was predeceased by his sister, Carolyn Nesbitt and his brother, Lee Ackerman. Charles is survived by his wife of 51 years, Geraldine; three daughters, Sandra Westmoreland and her husband Mikell, Brenda Jones and her husband Dean and Bonnie Lawrence and her husband Charles; his two sons, Wayne Ackerman and his wife Debbie and John Ackerman and his wife Christine; and his brother, Howard John Ackerman. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, Sheri, Richard, Karen, Ashley, Amber, Miranda, Joshua, Autumn, Kendal, Bailey, Sydney, Payten and Samuel; and four great-grandchildren, Michael, Katie, Lindsey and Will; and a nephew, George Lee. The viewing will begin with the family receiving friends Wednesday, June 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, 1146 Rodgers St., Chesapeake, VA 23324. The funeral will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home. The Rev. Carroll C. Carter will officiate. Interment will follow with full military honors in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Francis Gay Chapel of Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Chesapeake. Friends are also invited to send condolences and sign the online guestbook at www.omanfh.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Jun. 16 to Jun. 18, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Ackerman

14 Entries

Stephen Conway

June 14, 2025

Will never forget Charlie. All the many good times we spent together with the Girl scouts. He always felt like family to me.

Stephen Conway

June 10, 2024

Always loved to go camping with him and the local girl Scouts. Have known Charlie for many years

Stephen Conway

June 10, 2020

As I said before, I enjoyed camping with him and family with my wifes' Girl Scout Troop many times. Mt newest Girlfriend didn't ever get to meet Charlie ,but did meet Geri, Brenda, Bonnie and John one time when we were on vacation. Sue enjoyed meeting them . Anyway, just want to send my respects again!

Stephen Conway

June 10, 2019

Charlie, as he was known to me was a very caring person. He always went camping with my wife's Girl Scout Troop. And always lent a helping hand with everything. He was definitely missed by me. He was my Pal, My Buddy. I always looked up to him.

Rick and Takako Thompson

June 18, 2009

Our deepest sympathy and fervent prayers for all of you of the Ackerman family there in Chesapeake, Virginia, at the homegoing of your husband, father and grandparent, whom we all knew as "Brother" when we were growing up. We know that he was a sincere member of Christ's family through faith and although now "absent from the body" he is "present with the Lord." All of us family members who share his faith in the Lord Jesus can look forward to being together with him when God calls us to himself one of these days in the future.

Since we live far away in the mid-Pacific and don't have an opportunity to visit the east coast very often, we were looking forward to seeing Charles, and all of you, during the Ackerman family gathering at Narrowsburg in early August. We are still looking forward to our trip to the mainland and we will be happy to see all of you and to share our memories of "Brother." We will indeed miss him!

Steve Conway

June 17, 2009

June 16,2009

Dear Geri,Brenda,Bonnie & family
Cindy and I express our deepest sympathy to all of you and family. We were so happy that we got to see him while we were on vacation. I particulary remember the good times we had camping with the Girl Scouts.

Vicki Pauley

June 16, 2009

Dear Geri, Brenda, Bonnie & Family,

I would like to send my deepest sympathy for all of you and your family. Mr. Ackerman will always be remembered for the good times he brought to Girl Scouts. He truly loved everyone he ever met.

Ray, Beth, Dani Goeckel

June 16, 2009

We are sorry to learn of your father's passing. We will be thinking of you and your whole family during this time of grief. Each of you will remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Ashley Lawrence

June 16, 2009

The family asks that all donations be sent to the Cancer Care Foundation of Tidewater for their caring and compassionate service to the Ackerman family. Please call CCFOT at (757) 461-8488 or visit their website at www.ccfot.com.

Gail Irby

June 16, 2009

Wayne,
My thought and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief.

Marguerite Staten

June 16, 2009

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

Laura Setliff

June 16, 2009

Mrs. Ackerman, Wayne, Brenda, Bonnie, and John:

I want you to know how much I love all of you and how special you have been to me throughout my life. I have so many fond memories of growing up at the "Ackerman House". You have always been my extended family and will remain that way for the rest of my life. Each one of you are so special to me. Most of the stories in my life, begin with...And there was this time at Mr. & Mrs. Ackerman's house...and there's always more to follow. Growing up there as a child and taking my children over there, especially at Halloween, will always be happy memories for us. Mr. Ackerman will truly be missed by all, but especially me. He treated me like I was one of his own. We used to bump and rub our bellies when I was pregnant. I will always remember the camera(s) he carried around and snapped unexpecting photos of everyone. I miss him so much already that it is hard for me to hold back the tears as I write this. I LOVE HIM AND WILL MISS HIM DEARLY. Love Always, Laura Setliff and Family

Celeste Russell

June 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember to celebrate his life and legacy. He is whole again and in a much better place.

Bobby and Pam Taylor

June 16, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Ackerman family at this time and the days ahead.

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