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Raymond Acheson Obituary
Born in Orange, Ray was a longtime resident of Fredon before moving to Palm Coast, Fla. He attended Staunton Military Academy in Staunton, Va., and was a self-employed diesel mechanic and owner of E & R Diesel Services in Fredon for 30 years before his retirement in 1993. A member of the Elks Lodge in Newton, Ray was also a member of Future Farmers of America. Ray's favorite pastime was racing cars and participating in multiple racing activities. He had the extraordinary gift of turning any ordinary motor into a high speed racing engine. In keeping with Ray's loving and forever generous spirit, he was an organ donor.
The son of the late Raymond M. Acheson, Sr., and Gloria Bernice (Leonard) Acheson, preceded in death by his previous wife, Esther (Nagy) Acheson, Ray is survived by his wife of 17 years, Karen (Kimmish) Acheson; two daughters, Natalie Katsios of Newton and Denise Graves of Milford, N.J.; one son, Raymond M. Acheson, III, of Newton; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Francis Nagy, of Port Orange, Fla.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at the First Presbyterian Church, 901 Main St., Stillwater.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Center Point II, Suite 103, 1160 Route 22 East, Bridgewater, N.J. 08807.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton.
Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Rick Calderon
November 4, 2015
Heartfelt condolences to Acheson and Nagy families. Fond memories, of a beautiful family and fun times.
Jamie Nagy-Clark
January 6, 2015
Uncle Butch u watched over all of us and growing up together all of us kids you and Aunt Es were always there for all of us kids we were lucky to have two mom and dads. We will miss you both and are always in our hearts as long as we live. You gave us the courage to go on and never give up on ourselves. I will never forget your famous words and I'm sure we will all remember them. What does not kill us will make us stronger. I will never forget our summer days bringing in the hay and then came playtime with the pool parties. One day we will all be home again in our Lord's kingdom.
January 5, 2015
Butch, I sure did enjoy talking racing with your
Dad! He was a great guy. God Bless.
Mike "G". Montague Tool
Venice,Florence.
Mike and Cindy Vanelswyk
January 5, 2015
Uncle Ray, so glad we all had a family Thanksgiving together , going through the family photos was so fitting, Mike and I with Mike Jr, Taylor, Andrew and Scarlett will miss you very much.
Laura Jackson
January 5, 2015
Karen and the Acheson family, thinking of you during this time of loss.
Trish Wheeler
January 5, 2015
Karen, I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray the Lord gives you strength through this horrible time, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Oeder
January 5, 2015
Prayers for the Acheson family during this difficult time. May God's love ease your pain and grief. Remember happy times with Ray.
Judy & Woody Glover
January 5, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this sad time. We didn't know Ray well but know that he had a spirit for life and lived it to the fullest. God Bless you all.
January 4, 2015
May you find peace and comfort in God's word.
Bob and Martha Fabian
January 4, 2015
To the Acheson Family, Bob and I are sad to hear of Butch's passing, he was a good man.
Charles H. Ulrich
January 4, 2015
To the Acheson family, Butch was a good friend ,and I am sorry to see him pass, R.I.P old friend Butch Ulrich
Dee Block
January 4, 2015
OMG I am so sorry to hear of "Butch's" passing. We had such fun in our younger days, I remember him as a great husband and father as well as son and brother. He was most generous to all as he shared what he had. Oh Denise and Butchie and fran and kids I am so sorry for your loss. Just know I have such wonderful thoughts of all of you.
God bless you Butch and your family, carry on for him in his traditions. Love to you all
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