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Morris Acker Obituary
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bea; his father, Stewart Acker, and mother, Hattie Acker Friday; and brother, Hubert Acker.
Survivors include his sons, Steve Acker (Kelly) and Stan Acker (Kristi); sister, Bessie Mills; brothers, Charles Acker, Doug Acker, Keith Acker, and David Acker; grandchildren, Stephanie Ellison (Justin), April Tidmore (Travis), Olivia Acker, and Abby Francis Acker; and great-grandchildren, Karsyn and Morrisa Tidmore and Payton Grace Ellison.
Morris was born to Stewart and Hattie Acker June 29, 1937. He was surrounded by loving brothers and one cherished sister. He later married the former Beatrice Rice and was blessed with two sons, Steve and Stan. Morris and Bea were married for 55 years. He founded Acker Appliance in 1968.
He was a businessman, but more importantly, he was an active father. He coached Little League baseball, taught Sunday School, and carried the chains for TCHS football for over 30 years. He served as a Deacon for Northwood Hills Baptist Church and served on numerous civic boards. Morris served on the Northport Zoning Board of Adjustments, the Board of Directors for the Northport Chamber of Commerce, SouthTrust Bank Board of Directors, and 12 years on the Tuscaloosa County Board of Education.
His life was fulfilled when he was blessed with four beautiful granddaughters and three great-granddaughters. He was called “friend” by many, and he will be missed by all. Our assurance is in knowing that he is forever with our Lord and Savior. We look forward to seeing him again one day.
The family would like to extend thanks to our many friends and family who have provided so much comfort during this difficult time.
Pallbearers will be Don Williams, Glen Strickland, Jim Mills, Johnny Mills, Randy Lambert, and Jamie Redd.
Honorary pallbearers are Art and Eulene Nuckols, Kay Hubbert, Yusaf Hassan, past and present employees of Acker Appliance, and friends of Northwood Hills Baptist Church and Carrolls Creek Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Northwood Hills Baptist Church Building Fund.
Condolences may be offered at www.sunsetbrown-funeral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Morris Acker
Tommy Hyche
November 12, 2011
Steve and Stan,
It was quite a shock when my wife told me today that Morris passed away. I was out of town and did not hear the news. He was a great man and friend, as all of your family is to me. It was the summer of 1969, I was 17 years old when I started working at Acker Appliance with your Dad,your Granddaddy and uncle Keith. We had a lot of fun,several of my teenage memories are intertwined with your Dad and your family. Outside my Dad, I think I learned more on how to respect and listen to people from him than any other man in my life. Northport has lost a honest,fair minded business man that always put the customer first. We as a community will miss his leadership and friendship.
Tommy & Scarlett Storey
November 3, 2011
So sorry to hear of the death of your father. May God be with you and your family in the coming days ahead.
1 Thess 4:13-18
November 3, 2011
I remember Mr.Acker and all his siblings from my childhood in the Bethany community.I am sorry for your loss.William Goree
JOE RICE
November 3, 2011
About twenty years ago or more, I was at Aunt Bea's and Uncle's house for a quick visit. The phone rang. He answered it, listened for a minute and handed the receiver to me with a slight grin on his face. After I said hello, the caller identified himself as a salesman whose company was offering a special on vinyl siding. Not being prepared for such a call as a visitor in SOMEONE ELSES HOME, I declined the offer and hung up the receiver. I still regret not ordering the most expensive package available to be installed immediately!!!
November 3, 2011
Steve, I will truly miss your Dad. I always looked forward to my conversations with him. I knew him in a business sense but felt I knew him personally. He was that kind of person.
No doubt you and your family will find comfort in his memory. May God bless you all.
Phyllis DePriest
Northport, Al
donna daniel penney
November 3, 2011
stan and steve,
i am so sorry for your loss. i will cherish the memories i had a child of your sweet parents across the street from them in northport. they will always hold a very special place in my heart. you are in my prayers.
keith skelton
November 3, 2011
steve, stan. i'm sorry to hear about you're loss of you're dad. he was a great man. and a great servant. to the lord. and he will be dearly missed. by all of you. and you're family!!
Connie (Redd) Burt
November 2, 2011
Sorry to hear about the lost of your dad Steve.
Chris Donahue
November 2, 2011
He was my favorite Sunday School teacher. My prayers are with you guys.
November 2, 2011
My thoughts are for the Acker family at this time of great loss. Mr. Acker was a good man and a great community leader.
Barry H. Hendrix
Donna Benford
November 1, 2011
I was coming back from out of town to hear this news... To Steve/Stan and families, and to Keith --- and all to the other family members, I send my heartfelt thoughts/prayers to you all during this time of loss. My parents, Tommie and Don Morton, loved Morris and Bea... I know he will be missed tremendously. Love to you all,
Tommy Thompson
November 1, 2011
Mr. Acker gave me my first summer job delivering appliances and was the first to extend me credit -- a transister radio on layaway. He was a great man and I was blessed to know him.
Brandy Shaw
November 1, 2011
My prayers are with the Acker family.How blessed you are to have had such a wonderful father/grandfather.
Rita Howard
November 1, 2011
So sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
November 1, 2011
Steve, Stan and families,
You are in our prayers during this difficult time. We were blessed to have wonderful memories as neighbors in Northport. We appreciated the Christian values that Morris and Bea portrayed daily. We love you,
Francis and Zelda Daniel (Chattanooga, TN)
Allison Teague Bell
November 1, 2011
Stan, So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It is such a sorrowful thing to deal with but I hope you will find some comfort in knowing he is with your mom in Heaven. I never saw him without a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
November 1, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss he will be missed we have know morries for a lot of years we could call him and tell him what we needed and he would send it to us.You all are in our prayers.
William & Sarah perry
Jane Phillips
November 1, 2011
Please accept my sincerest sympathy on the passing of Mr. Acker.
He truly was a great business leader because he always wanted to do right for the customer. He was in business to make money, sure, but he didn't gouge folks or apply pressure. He took his time and gave great customer service which is rare these days. He worked with his customers and his business tactics encouraged repeat business. If you go into one of the big box stores, you can make a purchase, but that's all. With Mr. Acker, he made sure his customers were satisfied and that we left his store feeling good about a purchase. His word was his bond and he stood by it no matter what.
He was a good man.
lester&jewell channell
November 1, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Eva Avery Williamson
November 1, 2011
We were saddened at hearing about Morris' death. We worked with him when the Sears store opened on 15th street. He was the nicest man ever. May God bless all of you during this time of grief.
Eva Avery and Billy R. Williamson
November 1, 2011
My condolences to the family.
John 11: 23-25.
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