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Vernon Lorn Acton
58, of Camby passed away at St. Francis South Hospital in Indianapolis on Friday, September 16, 2011.
He was born at Camp Atterbury on September 6, 1953 to the late Jack and Delores (Joyce) Acton. He was a US Air Force veteran serving during the Vietnam era. Vernon worked as a railroad man and was the owner of Acton Trucking. He was a member of the Ellettsville House of Prayer and the Unchained Ministry.
Vernon is survived by his wife of 26 years, Vickie (Hood) Acton of Camby; daughter, Jennifer Acton of Center Grove; brother, Bryan Acton of Indianapolis; sisters, Teresa Umbreit of Bloomington, Faith Stephens of Nashville, and Elizabeth Goldsberry of Bloomington; grandchildren, Tyler Acton, Kirklin Barnhill, Nicole Lynch, and Rosalie Lynch, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Vernon will be held at Ellettsville House of Prayer (4100 Hartstrait Rd, Bloomington, IN 47404) on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Burial is to follow at Center Cemetery near Rushville. Friends may call upon the family at the church on Tuesday from 11 until time of services. Chandler Funeral Home in Ellettsville is assisting with arrangements and online condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.chandlerfh.com
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to The Unchained Ministry, 4100 Hartstrait Rd, Bloomington, IN 47404
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Tim, Shelley, Chase, Ross Walker
September 19, 2011
Our Admired Friend who touched so many lives! His Noble pursuit of knowledge and his frank and accurate deliverance will always be appreciated! His good sole will always be missed, sincerely!!!
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