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Orval Acord Obituary
Rev. Orval J. Acord Sr. went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 2, 2002.
He was born Nov. 26, 1931, in Glen White, W. Va., to the late Lloyd and May ola (Mutter) Acord. Orval was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean Conflict, where he was awarded a Purple Heart. He was an ordained evangelist, worked for Ford Motor Co. for 24 years, and was a mem ber of U.A.W. Local 1250.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Helma (Smith); son, James; sister, Shirley Pierce. He is survived by daughters, Linda Acord, Patty (Robert) Pritchard; sons, Rob ert (Patti) Acord, Michael (Sal lianne) Acord; sisters, Joyce Spiller, Betty (D.B.) Mills, Vicki (Fred) Wills, Patty (Rick) McDaniel, Debbie Pierce; grandchildren, O.J., Sheri, Rianna, Chrystal, Jessica, Abbey, Dustin, and Taylor; lifelong friends, Rev. Lawrence and Lucille Smith; special niece, Missy Spiller; many other relatives and friends.
Family and friends will be re ceived Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., where funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m., with Rev. Cecil Farmer officiating and Fire stone V.F.W. 3383 providing military honors. Interment Friday at Blue Ridge Memorial Park in Beckley, W. Va. (NEWCOMER-FARLEY, 330-784-3334.)
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Memories and Condolences
for Orval Acord
Bobbi and Bob Meade and kids
December 14, 2002
Mike, we are so sorry about your dad you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Gary Deem
December 12, 2002
To my other family: Through the years many miles have separated us but you have remained near my heart. Rob, my brother, my heart aches and I feel your grief as we have lost a father, a friend and spiritual guide. There are so many childhood memories that I will cherish.
With love and deepest sympathies,
Gary
MICHAEL J Sofia
December 11, 2002
Hi All,
I just met Rob Acord this year in May from doing business with his company. I thank God for his friendship and faith in God. I just learned that his dad had passed away. My heart went out to each one of you. I am praying God's comfort for each of you. I believe Mr Acord's passing answered MANY prayers. One's he made and one's we made. I read your sharing of your love for him and I cried. I read where lives have and are being changed and I rejoiced...! The the Lord gave me the thought that the greatest statement and love you could each show your dad, grandfather, brother, friend is to live YOUR life for JESUS. He would want that more than anything else. Pray that God would help you do that. May God Bless you all.
ROBIN ACORD
December 10, 2002
ON NOV.26 1931 THERE WAS A MAN BORN HIS NAME IS ORVAL ACORD SR. HE TOUCH SO MANY HEARTS.I KNOW HE DID MY. HEAVEN OPEN THE DAY HE WAS BORN AND ON DEC.2 02 HEAVEN OPEN UP TO TAKE HIM HOME.I WAS SITTING THE DAY OF THE FUNERAL AND ONE OF THE SONG THAT WAS PLAYING WAS "WIND BENEATH MY WING" I CLOSE MY EYES AND I COULD SEE YOU GO UP TO HEAVEN THAT GAVE ME A WARM FEELING.YOU ARE MY HERO TO YOU WILL BE MISS. THANK YOU FOR BEING A GREAT FATHER IN LAW TO ME. I LOVE YOU AND I WILL SEE YOU SOMEDAY SOON.TELL HELMA AND JIMMY I SAID HI LOVE YOU ROBIN
Sarah Lehman
December 9, 2002
Jess and Chrystal, I am so sorry for the loss of your grandfather. I am always here for you and your family.
Much Love,
Sarah
oj acord
December 8, 2002
Grandpal,
I just want you to know that I love you. Can you do me a favor grandpal scence your up there with the Lord? Can you Keep our family close? It seems that when my father died our family was no more.As if each one of us never knew each other.All of us miss you very much,so much that all I can think about lately is the times we had together.Tell my dad and grandmal I said hi and i love them both.Ill see you all one day soon.
Love Your Grandson
O.J
Rianna Pritchard
December 8, 2002
Grandpa-
I don't really know the words to say to express what an influence you had on my life.I loved you just as much as my heart could love.You were everything to me and you were every thing i've always wanted to be.The day I found out you went to be with the lord was one of the saddest yet happiest days of my life.I'm so happy you are with the lord and you are totally out of pain.My heart will always miss you but I can't be selfish and say I want you back here on this ol' earth when I know your in the lords arms.I wish I could just have a touch of what you are feeling right now....But grandpa the main thing I wanted to tell you is that after you passed away,and after we got back home and got settled, i got ta thinkin' about what the preacher said.."ya know if ya wanna be with your grandpa in heaven and you wanna have eternal happiness then you gotta get right with the lord," so I had a long talk with mom and i prayed to myself , and grandpa.... I got saved last night !!!! I know thats what you always wanted to hear and I just hope God told you because in my prayers i told God to tell you and grandma so ya'll can be waitin' on me cause i know in my heart now that, that is where i'm gonna be.Well i guess I should go for now but I know it's not forever.I love ya.......be good or i'll put a knot that head!!!! (ha,ha} love always Rianna (your girlie) P.S Tell God and grandma i love them very much and I will see them hopefully in 2009 like you and brother Smith predicted!
Taylor Acord
December 7, 2002
Dear Grandpa: I love you. You're the best one. Thank you for the babies and thank you for the rose. I love you bunches in the whole wide world. I miss you and I'll see you sometime. I was happy to go to the restaurant for your birthday party. Yes. Love from your little girlie. Taylor
linda acord
December 7, 2002
Dad,
I know you cant read this but I want to say you were so Dear to my heart. It has been a honor to have you for my Dad. Your sweetness,your kindness, your generosity. DAD you are my hero, it rips my heart out that you are gone. but it comforts me to know that I will see you again in heaven because that is my plan. When the LORD says we will receive a crown in glory, and our rewards are by our works on this earth. I know your crown will be so heavy.You will need several crowns to carry all the jewels that you will get from your works here on this earth. Dad if you could've seen the way your funeral went, it was the most beautiful ceremony I ever saw. Preacher Cecil was in the spirit so much I thought I was at a revival. Bro. Smith got up there I thought he was coming out of that pupit and actually he was preaching all the way back to his seat. Dad you should've heard the 21 gun salute to a war hero who proudly faught to keep this country free and they played taps (what a sound DAD), but dad when your little boy Robbie saluted you in your casket I will never as long as I live get that picture out of my mind. It reminded me of President Kennedy's little boy saluting his father one last time. What a site to see, and for someone so deserving. Pap, I dont know what im going to do without you hear on this earth but it will make me strive even harder to get to heaven that much more. When you called me girlie and squirt I will never hear you say that again here but when I get to heaven be waiting for me by the GATE and call me that so i can find you first. Since you got there first you'll know all the best sites to see bring Mom with you too!
To My Dearest Loving Father I Loved you more than I ever told you.
From Your (Girlie Squirt)
Linda Lou
Jessica Acord
December 6, 2002
Grandpa, I love you very much and I'm going to miss you more than you could possibly know. I'm sorry that I didn't come visit you as much as I should have, but I really hope that you know that I love you alot and you will always be in my heart. You're my angel and I can't wait to see you again in heaven. Tell Grandma and Uncle Jimmy that I love them!
"Did you ever know that you're my hero, and everything I would like to be? I can fly higher than an eagle, for you are the Wind Beneath My Wings." I LOVE YOU!!
Love Always, your granddaughter, Jessica
Patti Acord
December 6, 2002
Dad, I hope you know how much we all loved you. Your service meant so much to Rob and he wanted it to be the best that he could give you. Rob was so proud of everything that was done to give you what you deserved and I was honored to be a part of it. You deserved it. We will miss you deeply. Love Patti
David and Rosemary Wells
December 6, 2002
Dearest Linda and Family, You are in our Prayers and know that we Love you very much (yes Linda even David) and we are sorry for you loss. God will help you every step of the way.
Brian Wade--- Brad&Jody Barnett
December 5, 2002
Mike, Sorry about the loss of your Father.Our thoughts are with you
Joy Acord - Spiller
December 5, 2002
I'm sorry for the loss of your father, but I also lost a brother at the same time . I wish there was something I could do. I hope you know how much I love you all and that I am thinking of you . Love aunt Joy (Sister)
Melissa (Missy) Spiller
December 5, 2002
I know that Words can never take away the pain of loosing someone whom we have loved so very much. But remember he is in the hand's of GOD now . May GOD be with you all at this time of sorrow . Missy Spiller (Niece)
Rob Acord
December 5, 2002
Dad, I know your watching me type this message right now, But it brings me comfort to tell you I Love You. You are my best friend, companion and most of all, I'm proud to say, my Dad. I will see you again somtime in the future. Say hi to mom for me and give her a kiss. I love you both!
Tara Konieczny
December 4, 2002
Linda, Patty, Robby & Michael,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
He's now in a better place and reunited with all of our other family members that are so dearly missed.
Love, Tara & Ron
Bruce,Melissa,Sarah and Rachel Sparks
December 4, 2002
To the Acord Family our prayers are with you,We will miss Brother Orval
he was a great man of God. He was a blessing to our family and to our church.Thanks be to God we will see him again by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.The love of God was in the life of Brother Orval.
Ken Williams
December 3, 2002
There are times when the Lord walks with us and when he carries us. Our prayers and condolences are extended to all family and friends during this time.
sheri acord
December 3, 2002
grandpa, it's me sheri i just wanna to say that i love you very much and you will be truely miss by me. you was a great man. I know your in heaven with grandma i love you both never will be forgotton, love sheri
Tammy Finch
December 3, 2002
My deepest condolences go out to the family and friends, Mr Acord was a very sweet, kind man, he will be greatly missed by all. It's very hard to let go, but he is together once again with family rejoicing. God bless the family and friends.
Jennifer & Paul Meade
December 3, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of need.
James & Kaye Coleman
December 3, 2002
We pray God will be with each of you children and comfort you in your loss you have lost a great father as we have lost a great and long time friend, will be praying for all of you
Fred and Vicky Wills
December 3, 2002
Fred and Vicky Wills
D.B. and Betty Mills
December 3, 2002
D.B. Mills
Rick and Pat McDaniel
December 3, 2002
Rick and Pat McDaniel
The Staff of Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home
December 3, 2002
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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