Steven Edward Acklen

Steven Edward Acklen obituary, Lynchburg, TN

Steven Edward Acklen

Steven Acklen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home - Winchester on Jan. 24, 2023.

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Steven Edward Acklen, age 67 of Winchester, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Southern Tennessee Regional Health Systems. He was born on January 10, 1956 to the late Clarence Edward and Wilma Irene (Brazelton) Acklen. Before his retirement, he was employed as a welder at Tec-Tank. In his spare time, Steven enjoyed fishing and hunting. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his partner, Dedra Patton Willis; and son, Jonathan Acklen. Steven is survived by his loving children, Jeremy (April) Acklen, and Penny Patterson; grandchildren, Bayla and Gus Acklen, and Wyatt Patterson; sister, Janice (Skipper) Marks; and step-son, Derick Willis. Visitation will be from 12-1pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Graveside Services will immediately follow at 1:15 pm at Franklin Memorial Gardens with Rev. Todd Coutta officiating. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.

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