Frank C. Ackley

1936 - 2022

Ackley

Frank C. Ackley

Frank C. Ackley, a long-time resident of Springfield, Virginia, died Monday, November 7, 2022 at the age of 86. Frank was born in Whitneyville, Maine on March 12, 1936.

After graduating high school, Frank joined the Army. After leaving the Army Frank attended Husson College in Bangor, Maine, where he met his future wife, Sandra. They were married for 57 years. They moved to the DC area in 1961. Frank was employed by what was then called the General Accounting Office (GAO). They moved to Springfield, Virginia in 1965 when it was still "the boonies" and watched it change dramatically over the years. Frank was a member of Franconia United Methodist Church in Alexandria for over 50 years. He also served as a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts for many years.

He was predeceased by his wife, Sandra; his parents, George Ackley and Olive Pennell Ackley; a sister, Norma Haynie; and half-brother George Ackley, Jr. He is survived by his son Anthony, daughter-in-law Rhonda, daughter Suzanne, grandchildren Rose and Nick, two sisters Beulah Stymiest and Annie Schencks, brother Dale Ackley and sister-in-law Patricia, and more nieces and nephews than we can list. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at Franconia United Methodist Church at 6037 Franconia Road in Alexandria on Saturday, January 28 at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Franconia United Methodist Church in his name.