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ROY ACUFF Obituary
("CatDaddy" - "Pops" - "PeaPop") age 72 of Nashville, passed away on November 5, 2015. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Roy Claxton Acuff and Mildred Douglas Acuff. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Susan Marie Haynes Acuff; sons, Roy Neill Acuff, Jr. and Alex Wolfgang Acuff "Coop"; and granddaughters, Mollie M. and Abigail Acuff. Roy Neill had many loving friends. Among them are: "Peggy-Raye" Lamb, Bill "Keebler" Hertan, Julye Bakos, Virginia Gang of Squirrel, Carolyn, Jean Hardy Robinson and the late Ervin Hardy, Todd and Jo Borman, and his sweet Lizzie Cat. The late Nellie Foster Byers was another "Mama" in Roy Neill's life. "If it hadn't been for her, no telling where I'd be," Roy Neill was quoted as saying back in 1978. Roy Neill enjoyed playing guitar, writing, painting, sculpting, collecting books, and reading The New York Times. Roy Neill and his family have so much appreciation for the amazing folks at Alive Hospice who cared for him. Enjoy your journey, Roy Neill. Peace. Services for Roy Neill will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37216. (615) 865-1101. www.springhillfh.com
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for ROY ACUFF
December 9, 2015
With deepest sympathy may you fine comfort and peace knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you in your time of grief John 14:1 Do not let your heart be trouble,have faith in God.
November 23, 2015
My prayers and condolences go out to the family. Always remember to rely on "the God of all comfort" who is able to heal your grieving hearts. (2 Corin.1:3,4) He is a source of strength and comfort during this difficult time.
Kathy North
November 17, 2015
Condolences to the family. May God give you all peace and allow all the good memories to be recalled often. God bless you all.
Mark Triplett
November 17, 2015
Rest in peace, Roy Neill.
Connie Kaylor
November 16, 2015
I send my sympathies to Roy Neill's family and friends. He will definitely be missed by all.
November 15, 2015
We have a lot of great memories. We will miss you peepop!! Mollie loves you so much.
Tara solomon / Mollie Mckenzie Acuff.
November 15, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this most difficult time. May you find comfort and strength in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory because those who pass on, are precious in his eyes... Psalms 116:15
From the Staff of Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery.
November 15, 2015
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