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Jul. 28, 2025

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Acey Wilburn Obituary

Acey L. Wilburn, USAF, Ret., 77, of Rome, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Rome Health. He was born in Van, WV, on August 15, 1947, a son of the late Thelma Mae Wilburn. On July 18, 1970, he was united in marriage to Charlotte Harvey.

Acey was a 22-year Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during the Vietnam War and earning several medals. He was a member of the Henry P. Smith Post #24.

In retirement, Acey enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He bred and trained coon hounds and beagles, and won several competitions.

He is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte; two sons, Acey Wilburn II (Alaina) and James Wilburn (Sara); three grandchildren, Alex Wilburn, Stephen Wilburn (Aspen), and Katherine Wilburn; a sister-in-law, Ruby Peters; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, David Peters.

Acey's family would like to thank the wonderful Drs., nurses, and staff at the VA Hospital for their wonderful care and compassion over the last 5 years.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 28th at 6:00 p.m. at Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc., 418 N. George St., Rome, NY 13440. Family and friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Monday prior to the service from 4-6:00 p.m. Interment will take place in Evergreen Cemetery.

You may view the obituary and send a message of sympathy at www.nunnandharper.com.

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Published by Daily Sentinel from Jul. 22 to Jul. 23, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Acey Wilburn

Jul

28

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Nunn and Harper Funeral Home Inc. - Rome

418 N. George Street, Rome, NY 13440

Jul

28

Service

6:00 p.m.

Nunn and Harper Funeral Home Inc. - Rome

418 N. George Street, Rome, NY 13440

Jul

29

Interment

1:00 p.m.

Evergreen Cemetery

Cemetery Road, Town of, NY 13363

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Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, Inc. - Rome

418 N. George Street, Rome, NY 13440

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Kristi M. (Falcone) Reap

July 22, 2025

Jim and Sara~

I am so very sorry for your family´s loss. Keeping you in my prayers.

STEPHANIE D SCHELL

July 22, 2025

Had a passion for breeding and training dogs.

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