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JOHN ACHESON
ADA — John G. Acheson, age 80, died Sunday, September 21, 2014, at 12:37 AM at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima, Ohio.
He was born on June 3, 1934 in Auglaize County, Ohio to Harold and Verla (Shipp) Acheson who preceded him in death. On September 24, 1955 he married Margaret Crowe and she survives in Ada, Ohio.
John retired from Chicago Bridge and Iron after 30 years as a welder. He was a member of the Lima Masonic Lodge 205 F&AM. He was a 1952 graduate of Roundhead High School. John served in the US Air Force from 1954-1958. He was a member of the Bethel Church of Christ, Ada, Ohio. He loved to play golf, spend time at the Coffee Shop and was an avid sports fan. Most of all John enjoyed being with his family. He was loved much and will be greatly missed.
Surviving are two sons, John Steven (Joyce) Acheson of Belle Center, Ohio; and Jeffrey Alan (Penny) Acheson of Ada, Ohio and a daughter, Kimberly Ann (Randy) Anderson of Bluffton, Ohio; and 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Janet Acheson of Lima, Ohio.
A funeral service will begin at 11 am on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada with Pastor Harrison Underwood officiating. Burial will be in Roundhead Cemetery, Roundhead, Ohio A graveside military service will be conducted by the Ada VFW Post 9381 Honor Guard.
Friends may call 4 to 8 pm on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 and until time of service on Thursday at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Ada Athletic Boosters and/or Hardin County Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.hansonneely.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Acheson
March 7, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. God cares for you and he will comfort you at this time. (1 Pet. 5:6 & 7)
September 29, 2014
Prayers to the Achesons ...John will be missed ...
Susie and Fred Wiess
Chris Herring Snapp
September 25, 2014
Sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers to all the family.
Pamela & Randy Black
September 23, 2014
Thinking of you all and praying for the peace God promises to comfort your hearts and your minds. You are such a wonderfully loving family.
Find comfort in knowing John loved each of you deeply and was loved so well by all of you. Hold tight to God's undeniable promise of eternity. I am as well.
In Sympathy and Love, (Philippians 4:4-8)
Rae Lamb
September 23, 2014
There are not enough words to say that will express my sympathy for the entire family for this unexpected sudden loss. Please know that his absence will be felt by all of us whose life was touched by his presence.
Dean & Kathy Shipp
September 23, 2014
We are so very sorry to hear about John. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry and Donna Chaney
September 23, 2014
Sorry to hear of John's passing. Our prayers are with your family.
September 23, 2014
Sorry to hear to Johns passing. Our prayers are with your family.
Larry and Donna Chaney
Don & Diana Lemin
September 23, 2014
Margaret and family - we are so sorry to hear about John. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Theresa Wright
September 23, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
September 23, 2014
Dear Margaret and Family:
We are all so sorry to hear of John's passing. I loved visiting with John at the Golf Course and what a pleasure to have known your wonderful family for many years. Mom and Dad also have very fond memories of your family and send their love and sympathy as well. Prayers to all of you.
Love, Peg Shepherd, Chase and Tia
Howard & Marcy Shepherd
Todd Shepherd and Family
Craig Shepherd and Family
Jo Ann Mercer Mizek
September 23, 2014
Dear Margaret and family,
Oh my goodness! I just spent a special time talking with you two at the Allen County Fair. John was his ornery self. He used to tease me unmercifully as a kid. He was the brother I never had. John will be greatly missed.
My deepest sympathy to all of you.
September 22, 2014
Dear Margaret ...........I am very sorry to hear of John's passing. What a shock to read the paper! My thoughts and prayer to you and the family. Love you
Michael Tudor
Jo Tudor
Vaughnsville, OH
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