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Thomas Ackerman Obituary
Born in Andrews, SC, he was the son of the late M. Lee and Rhoda Norton Ackerman. He served in the US Navy during World War II.
Tom was a Lieutenant of the South Carolina Highway Patrol, retiring in 1989 after 37 years of service. He worked in the District 3 area, including the Upstate of Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Oconee and Pickens Counties.
He was a 32nd Degree Mason, a Shriner and a member of the SC Troopers Association.
Tom was a member of Taylors First Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two daughters, Martha A. (John) Holloway, of Mt. Pleasant; and Laura Lyn (Peter) Pauze, of Granville, OH; a son, Thomas N. (Mercedes) Ackerman, Jr., of Anderson; a stepdaughter, Debbie M. (Frank) Ridlehoover, of Spartanburg; two sisters, Hazel A. Hegler, and Vera A. Haynes; one brother, Jimmie Ackerman all of Lancaster; five grandchildren, Matthew Holloway, Amanda Holloway, Luis Ackerman, Samuel Ackerman and Ashlyn Ridlehoover; and two great grandchildren, Nolan and Ava Ackerman.
He was preceded in death by 7 brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 11am at Taylors First Baptist Church, with Dr. Jimmie E. Harley and Dr. Ernest Carswell officiating. Burial will follow in Graceland East Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 8, 2011 from 5-7pm at The Mackey Mortuary, Century Drive.
Online registry available at www.mackeymortuary.com
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Charles Ackerman
February 9, 2011
I am sad to hear another member of Dad's family has passed away. In spite of being a large family the brothers and sisters kept the family very close as we were growing up. I know you will all miss Uncle Thomas but keep in your hearts all the good times and contributions he made in your life. God's blessings and comfort to all.
Carolyn Dobson
February 7, 2011
To The family, I was so sadden to hear of Lt. Toms passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God go with you during this time of sorrow. My Husband was (Luke) Gerald Dobson. He thought the world of Lt. Tom.
Ronald Alford
February 7, 2011
Jackie and Debbie; Sorry to hear of Lt. Toms Passing,May God bless during this time.
KATHI STEPHENS
February 6, 2011
OH,JACKIE!
THIS JUST BREAKS MY HEART TO LEARN OF TOM'S PASSING.YOU KNOW I LOVED HIM, AND I AM SO SORRY FOR THIS LOSS OF A WONDERFUL MAN.
THE TWO OF YOU WERE SO GOOD TOGETHER, AND I KNOW YOUR HEART IS BROKEN. I WILL EARNESTLY PRAY FOR GOD TO GIVE YOU PEACE AND COMFORT IN DAYS AHEAD.
I WILL CALL YOU SOON, AND WE CAN HAVE A GOOD VISIT.
I LOVE YOU,
KATHI LEE STEPHENS
Donald Tillman
February 6, 2011
We want you to know that Mrs. Hazel's and Jimmy's church family (Springdell Baptist, Lancaster)and I as pastor will be much in prayer for your family at this time of bereavement. Jeremiah 29:11 is still true even in times like this. In Christian Love and Concern, Rev. Donald W. Tillman
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