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ROBERT H. ACKINCLOSE, Jr. 'Bob' Mr. Robert (Bob) H. Ackinclose Jr., a longtime resident of Palm Beach County, FL passed away on April 22, 2008 in Blairsville, GA after a short illness. He was owner of Master's Electric in Blairsville. Bob was born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 22, 1942 and moved to Palm Beach County in 1955 with his parents, Claire and Robert Ackinclose, Sr. He attended local schools and graduated from Palm Beach High in 1960. He won a football scholarship to Florida State University and was a proud veteran of the US Air Force. He will be remembered as a long-time member of IBEW Local 323 and was involved in the electrical business for many years before moving to Blairsville six years ago and starting his own business. He is survived by his children, Leigh Meneses of Jefferson, GA, Benjamin Ackinclose of Jefferson and Robert Ackinclose of Braselton, GA, a sister, Patricia Farrell of Palm Beach Gardens, a niece, Kelly Farrell, a nephew, Kip Farrell. He leaves behind nine precious grandchildren, Alec, Arynn, Alyssa, Manny, Lorena, Casey, Mallory, Cameron and Caitie. A Celebration of life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to your favorite charity in memory of Mr. Ackinclose. Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements. You may send condolences on-line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Jeff Levin
April 20, 2020
Bob was a good friend a great friend
Jeff Levin
April 20, 2019
He was one of my best friends in Jr high and high school, Wonderfulperson
Pam Ketter Browning
May 13, 2008
When I think of Bob Ackinclose, I remember all the good times we had as classmates at Riviera Beach Junior High and later at Palm Beach High. Bob was funny, he was intelligent, he was good at everything he did. I remember his first vehicle, a motor scooter (and Bob looking soooo cool while he drove it). A party wasn't a party unless Bob Ackinclose was there, but he wasn't shallow. He had depth and substance and a unique way of putting the other person at ease. In ninth grade, we had a contest: Which TV western do you like best, Cheyenne or Wyatt Earp? I still have the list of those who agreed with me that Wyatt Earp was tops, and Bob grandiosely signed it, "Robert Harry Ackinclose the III," adding a bit of mock seriousness to something silly and thus making it even sillier. That was Bob's sense of humor.
Among his many honors, Bob was an Exchange Club Boy of the Month in junior high and captain of the football team in high school. At our last class reunion in 2006, Bob told me that one of his main goals in life had been to live without making enemies and that so far he didn't think he'd made any, or at least very few. I believe it. All of us - and there are many - who count ourselves among his friends will miss him a lot.
lindsay maddocks
May 4, 2008
Hey Bob. It's Lindsay. Your stepdaughter from your marriage to my mom in '98.
With all these tedious "step/half/in-law" words...you just made me feel part of a big new family.
Surprise and sadness are the biggest emotions right now, & will be. but when I asked myself about my interactions with you, the personality that I remember is clear:
You had Kindness. across the board. to anyone. and Funny. Funny and Quick! which made things funnier.
Bob was a running commentator of the world around him. Any statement I made was answered by his "Ahh.. 'Whell' Ya Know..." and soon I'd be laughing..
He was Generous, and a gracious host. It was impossible to feel nervous around him. He was a scholar at shooting-the-breeze. He was also Optimistic and Hopeful. He liked people, and the world. He was a handsome, bear of a man who was always thinking big, yet enjoyed the little things too. And would love nothing more than to share his piece of the sun with everyone around him.
I only knew Bob briefly, but these were my impressions of him. I will miss his funny calls up to NY.
...If I will miss occasional phone calls, I can't image how exponential it feels for his family and friends.
Be good to yourself. That's all I can think to say.
I know that there are few words that comfort.
Bob, I will always remember you. (My mother is still an Ackinclose!) Knowing you has somehow expanded my ideas of who people are. You've improved my "human horizon"!
Love Always,
Lindsay
Smith Bill
April 27, 2008
Bob was a great guy and we shared many rides home after football practice.My deepest sympathy to his family.
Carol McDonald Van De Moere
April 27, 2008
I was very saddened to learn that Bob had passed away. I attended school with him at Riviera Beach High and my mind's eye can still picture him in his football uniform as if it were yesterday. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Barbara Bishop
April 26, 2008
Please accept my sincere sympathy. I knew Bob when we were in school in Riviera and at Palm Beach High. I can remember the football games, parties and mutual friends and weekends at the beach. I really enjoyed keeping in touch at the high school reunions. He will be missed by all of us.
Barbara Butnor Bishop
Jeff Levin
April 26, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the family of Bob Ackinclose. I attended Rivera Beach and Palm Beach High School with Bob.Bob was a good friend.He, Jack Medford and I shared many good times together,in school, at the beach, and playing football.Bob was a kind,gentle,and wonderful person.May his name be a blessing and live on through his wonderful family.
Diana Magenheimer
April 26, 2008
I knew Bob in high school when he dated one of my best friends and then re-connected with him when he married that best friend in Florida in 1998. He was a big loveable giant with a heart of gold. He will be so missed. Diana Simpson Magenheimer
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