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Robert Acton Obituary
He was born April 23, 1926, the son of the late Joseph and the late Ida Acton.
An Army veteran, he was a Past Commander and member of the Roosa-Fleming VFW Post No. 161 and Color Guard in Port Jervis.
Surviving are five sons: Robert Acton Jr. of Sparrowbush, David Acton of Keysville, Va., Lee Acton of Godeffroy, Bruce Acton of Keysville, Va., Brian Acton of Keysville, Va.; four daughters: Donna Mosteller of Ft. Myers, Fla., Paula Maureaux of Port Jervis, Valerie Acton of Bellemead, Texas, Andrea Acton of Seymour, Colo.; one sister: Dorothy Tibbitts of Connecticut; 24 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; also nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his longtime companion, Thelma Utter.
A memorial service will be held at the Roosa-Fleming VFW Post No. 161, Owen St., Port Jervis at a date and time to be announced.
Burial will be in Waco, Texas.
Local arrangements are by the Gray-Parker Funeral Home, 100 E. Main St., Port Jervis. For information or to send a condolence note to the family, visit www.grayparkerfuneralhome.com
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Pauline DePue
July 27, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jackie Viserta
July 27, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rebecca Gawenus
July 27, 2006
I Miss You Papa Bob! =(Nothing Will Ever Be The Same. I Loev You!
Janet (Acton) Patterson
July 27, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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