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John Ackison Obituary

ACKISON John R. Ackison 61, of Williamsport, died October 28, 2008 at OSU Hospital. He was born April 9, 1947 in Ironton, the son of the late William E. and Mary Catherine (Cleary) Ackison. He was an U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam War, retired diesel mechanic from Hogan Leasing, Hilliard, member of Amvets and VFW and loved to fly and fish at Lake Erie. He is survived by his wife, Connie (Jergler) Ackison; children, Chris (Kalynn) Ackison of Circleville, Kim Ackison of Mt. Sterling and Bill (Angel) Ackison of Circleville; 4 grandchildren, Raelinn, Zoi, Amber and Shelby; step-grandchildren, Harley and Jaklynn; brother, David (Kathy) Ackison of Grove City and sister, Susan Sweeney of Grove City. Funeral service will be held 12:00 noon Friday October 31, 2008 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville, with Rev. Jeff Blakeman officiating. Amvets military graveside will be held in Floral Hills Memory Gardens. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 North Halsted Street, Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60642-2642. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Oct. 30, 2008.

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william arnold from swift

October 30, 2008

my heart goes out to u chris hang in there let me know if u need anything

Karey Ladina

October 30, 2008

Connie, I just heard about John. I'm so sorry, he was a wonderful man. I have nothing but good rememberances of him. Karey Ladina
Rollins/Penske

Vicky Smith

October 30, 2008

Connie,
Cindy Keaton just sent me an e-mail with this news. You and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Melanie (Sapp) Adair

October 30, 2008

Kim, I'm so sorry about the loss of your father. I hope that the love and warmth from your friends and family will help carry you through this difficult time. Remember the great memories that you had with your Dad and how proud he was of you. He'll be with you always.

If you need someone to lean on, I'll be there for you.

Connie Retherford

October 30, 2008

Kim,
Was so sorry to read that your father passed away, I know he will be missed by all those that knew him.
Will be thinking of you.
Connie Retherford, OML

Max & Carol Macy

October 30, 2008

Dear Connie,
May God bless you and your family during this emotional time in your lives. May you receive strength from His love. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Your friends

Barbara Akers

October 30, 2008

Dear Connie and Family,
I said a prayer this morning, and thanked our Lord for giving Johnny a wonderful new home in Heaven with Him. ("In my Father's house are many mansions . . .") I asked Him, too, to bless you with His strength and His love. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers always.
In Friendship and Love,
Barb Akers

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