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1918
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2013
Earl Acuff Obituary
BLACKSBURG, VA - Earl C. Acuff, Colonel RA, of Blacksburg, United States Army Airborne Light Infantry, died Wednesday night, February 13, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 2 PM and full military honors will be held graveside at the Memorial Gardens of New River Valley at 3:30 PM. Please see roanoke.com for full obit.
Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg.
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Sam Richards, Lt Col. Air Force Ret.
February 22, 2013
He was always a model to follow, in Teaching, in Honor, in Physical Strength & activities, in Love of Nation and in love of Family. May his example be followed by us. Goodby my Teacher & Coach, Goodby friend, We all will miss you.
Birdie Herald
February 21, 2013
To the family of Earl Acuff. It was a honor and a privilege to know him. Words can't express how much he will be missed. My deepest sympathy thoughts and prayers are with you all.
William Mitchell
February 20, 2013
My first year as a Cadet I was the roommate of BG Acuff's son Billy. I have many fond memories of interacting with the General during that time...both inspiring and intimidating! He always showed me the greatest kindness and compassion. I shall miss him as I do his son Billy. May you both rest in peace and know that you live on in my memory for your service, honor,integrity, and friendship!
February 19, 2013
He will always be with us in our minds and continue to inspire us as he did in life.
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Becky Farmer
February 19, 2013
Ardis, you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this time. You have such wonderful memories of such a tremendous father...you will always be truly blessed.
Joyce Longrie
February 18, 2013
I had the privilege of working for GEN Acuff at Virginia Tech when he was the Commandant of Cadets and I have a lot of fond memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
February 18, 2013
Earl and Mary Low were two very special people. Wonderful people who enriched everyone they touched. On the racquetball court to making quilts, they excelled. The world is very lucky to have their smiling faces and warm personalities for so many years. RIP from your many friends.
Ron Pudduck
Malia Kamahoahoa Bailey
February 18, 2013
I thank the Lord for giving me the privilege of knowing Earl and Mary-Low. Their memories will live on and thank you Earl, for being a true patriot and hero.
Kathy Gluvna-Isett
February 18, 2013
What an incredible biography; an inspiring life full of history and serving this great country. He and Mary were such a wonderful part of our racquetball history as well. We have all been blessed to know them.
Jim Winterton
February 18, 2013
My prayers and condolences to the family of a great man on and off the racquetball courts.
Leo Vasquez
February 18, 2013
I had the pleasure of meeting and making friends with Earl and Mary Low at the national racquetball tournaments. Even tho we only saw each other a few times per year, they treated me like one of their own family with their warmth and kindess. RIP Earl, you were a great man.
James Archer
February 18, 2013
To General Acuff's Family,
Please accept Nancy's and my condolences on the passing of BG Acuff. He had a profound impact on my life and future career. He was one-of-a-kind, the likes of which are so rare...a compassionate warrior who never did anything without passion and conviction. We mourn his passing and will always remember him.You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim and Nancy Archer
James E. Archer
VT Class of 1972
MG, USAR RET
February 18, 2013
RIP Earl, you were a true Hero and you will be missed!!
Center back Row - Mary-Low and Earl - Inducted NMRA Hall of Fame 1996
Tom Curran
February 17, 2013
Earl will be greatly missed by all of his friends at the National Masters Racquetball Association.
He and Mary-Low were great ambassadors for the sport of Racquetball.
Jay Roberson
February 17, 2013
What a special privilege to have known Earl and Mary Low. We have missed them greatly here in the racquetball circles of NC. God bless and strengthen your family.
-Jay and Debbie Roberson
Joanne Fahrenwald
February 17, 2013
Found out today that you lost your Dad. I am so sorry. Glad that you can all be together at this time. Love to all.
Trey Collins
February 17, 2013
I am very saddened to here the news of Earl's passing. He served as the Scoutmaster of Blacksburg, Viriginia Boy Scout Troop 152 when I was a youth. His stories of service to the USA, and his lessons of leadership and personal responsibility that he taught to me and the other Boy Scouts in my Troop have stayed with me to this day. I am certain that Earl helped to mold many young men whose lives he touched through his selfless service and volunteer efforts. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Joanna Nache'
February 17, 2013
Earl and Mary Low were both great inspirations in our racquetball world. He was such a gentleman with words of wisdom and wit!
Gary Newlin
February 17, 2013
It was a pleasure to know Earl and play racquetball with him. May we all be blessed with a rich life like Earl lived.
We will miss him.
Robert Acuff
February 17, 2013
To a great military leader. I am sorry I did not have the honor of serving with him. I am a retired CW2 Military Intelligence.
Lucretia Pintacuda
February 17, 2013
I loved Earl and MaryLow very much. It was such a privilige and honor to call them my friends. My life has been blessed so much by them. I will forever cherish the memories of the time I spent with them. They were both heros to this nation and to me. Lucretia Pintacuda
Sunrise from Earl & Mary Low's hill
Bill Ellenbogen
February 17, 2013
Earl was a good person, a fierce competitor on the racquetball courts and a great story-teller. I loved his stories of his service to the US in three wars. I am honored to say that I had the privilege of getting trounced by him in racquetball and being his friend. He and Mary Low were shining examples of our greatest generation.
Ike & Tatyana Munsey
February 17, 2013
Rod & Bobbie, we are very sorry for your family on the loss of your dad.
February 17, 2013
So sorry to hear about Col. Acuff.We lived up the road from them at the Lusters Gate store and road the bus with Dawn and Billy.Your in our thoughts and prayers.Garry and Alice Davis
J P Welch
February 16, 2013
Thanks for your service. My memory of you was indelible during my Army career after Virginia Tech. Thanks for setting an example to emulate.
February 16, 2013
Very sorry for your loss.
Mike and Chonita Terry
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