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"He was looking forward to riding them around on the tractor this summer," Cline said. "He kept talking about that at Easter dinner."
Acord also enjoyed fishing with his two sons, 24-year-old Cody and 19-year-old Casey.
Even though he was about 6 feet tall, everyone called Acord "Pee Wee" - which he hated.
"That was his nickname since he was a little tyke. It just stuck," Cline said.
Acord, 52, had worked in mines for 34 years and liked the work, Cline said. But he told his family on Sunday that he was concerned about the mine's roof and worried about going to work Monday.
Carl Acord was one of 29 miners killed April 5, 2010 by a huge explosion in an underground coal mine owned by Massey Energy Co. in West Virginia - the worst U.S. mining disaster since 1970.
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press
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Terri
August 12, 2016
may the GOD of comfort be with you PS 83;18
January 25, 2014
Just as no man has power over the spirit or can restrain the spirit, so no one has power over the day of death. Just as no one is discharged during a war, so wickedness will not allow those who practice it to escape. All of this I have seen, and I applied my heart to every work that has been done under the sun, during the time that man has dominated man to his harm. (Ecclesiastes 8:8,9). Carl Acord is missed by family and friends and prayers continue to pour out for this family may you all have peace.
March 9, 2012
The Acord Family,may the GOD of all Comfort contuine to give you comfort eventho some time have pass.We never forget those we love, but we are thankful for the times we had them in our lives.weather they we good times or bad.PSALM 147:3,4 SAID IT WELL. Each day will contuine to heal but not forgotten.Once again may you find peace each day.
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Lori Houchins
April 11, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
(Proverbs 19:22) . . .The desirable thing in earthling man is his loving-kindness; . . .
Monica /H.
February 8, 2011
Thank you for sharing Carl's story with us during this sad time. He sounded like a prince of a man, especially to his children. [Luke 6:38] ...Practice giving, and people will give to YOU. They will pour into YOUR laps a fine measure, pressed down, shaken together and overflowing...
You are in my prayers...
Janet
December 20, 2010
To the Accord Family,
I am so very sorry to hear the sad news about Carl. My deepest condolences for your loss. May all the wonderful memories you shared together continue to comfort you in the difficult days ahead. And most of all, may the Peace of God, thru many prayers protect your hearts and your thoughts to help you cope without him.
Debi Lauck
May 8, 2010
My Great Grandmother was Hannah Acord Gunnoe. Somewhere along the line I am proud to say that probably made us cousins. I never had the privilege of meeting you in this life but I hope I do in the next. In the meantime your family is in my thoughts and prayers a lot.
Andrea Moorehead
April 25, 2010
In Loving Memory. Will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
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Edith Watkins
April 12, 2010
Sorry for your loss, God bless these heroes.
Tamara Lightner
April 11, 2010
Our families thoughts and continuous prayers are with the family during this heartbreaking time. May you find strength to deal and cope with such a loss.
SCOTT CHAMBERLAND
April 9, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Tracey Lambert
April 8, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. You'll be missed Pee Wee.
Debbie Relyea
April 6, 2010
My prayers and thoughts are with you.May God hold you in his arms.
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