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August 24, 2015
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Michael K. Ackley, 56, of Warren, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday evening, Aug. 20, 2015, at his home. Mike was surrounded by his family, close friends and minister that evening as they sang, prayed and eased his peaceful home going. He was born on Thursday, April 2, 1959 in Huntington County, to G. Les and Ruthann (Brubaker) Ackley. He married the love o this life, Cammy J. Ackley, Saturday, May, 3, 1980, in Liberty Center. Together they have raised two beautiful daughters and have celebrated 35 years of marriage.
He was a 1977 graduate of Huntington North High School and Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis. After high school he worked for several car dealerships in Huntington. Mike was well known in the area for owning and operating Ackley Automotive, Inc. for 20 years in Warren. He was a former member of the Salamonie Active Men's Group, Salamonie Summer Festival Committee and in the past he volunteered driving the ambulance in Warren. Mike had always been a man who helped others. After selling Ackley Automotive the looked for a new passion. This new passion steered him to be very involved with the Bread of Life Food Pantry. His selfless nature showed him that someone else is always in need more than himself. His community involvement and love for all people led him to being awarded the 2015 Samuel Jones winner of the Salamonie Summer Festival.
Mike spent many hours in his garage restoring cars; his pride and joy is his Cadillac. Many times on a nice day you would see him driving around town "cruising" in his Cadillac, always with a smile on his face. Mike enjoyed traveling with his family and friends. He especially loved spending time at many different beaches with his toes in the sand. His integrity and good character was truly one of a kind. Out of all of his life accomplishments, Mike was most proud of his wife, daughters and grandsons. They brought true joy to his heart. Mike and his family are members of the Warren United Church of Christ.
He is survived by his parents, G. Les and Ruthann (Brubaker) Ackley of Warren; his wife Cammy J. Ackley of Warren; two daughters, Nicole (Adam) Rooks of Indianapolis and Leslie (Jesse) Fowler of Indianapolis; three grandsons, Kaikela, Daxton and Braddock; a brother, Steve (Kara) Ackley of Uniondale; a sister, Michele (Jim) Heaston of Warren; and many special friends.
Family and friends may gather to share and remember great memories and stories at the Warren United Church of Christ, 202 E. 2nd St., Monday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A service to celebrate Mike's life will be held at the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, with Rev. Scott Nedberg officiating and Rev. Jim Poling (Cammy's uncle) assisting. To honor Mike's love for cars, there will be a cruise immediately following the service around town. Mike's Cadillac will be leading the way and those of you that classic cars are encouraged to fall in behind, all other cars are welcomed. Mike is encouraging everyone to live by his motto, "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain."
Preferred memorials: United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 344, Warren, IN 467952 or the Bread of Life Food Pantry, P.O. Box 574, Warren, IN 46792.
Arrangements are being handled by Glancy H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren. Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhome.com
Monday
August 24, 2015
Page 3, Column 1
Michael K. Ackley, 56, of Warren, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday evening, Aug. 20, 2015, at his home. Mike was surrounded by his family, close friends and minister that evening as they sang, prayed and eased his peaceful home going. He was born on Thursday, April 2, 1959 in Huntington County, to G. Les and Ruthann (Brubaker) Ackley. He married the love o this life, Cammy J. Ackley, Saturday, May, 3, 1980, in Liberty Center. Together they have raised two beautiful daughters and have celebrated 35 years of marriage.
He was a 1977 graduate of Huntington North High School and Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis. After high school he worked for several car dealerships in Huntington. Mike was well known in the area for owning and operating Ackley Automotive, Inc. for 20 years in Warren. He was a former member of the Salamonie Active Men's Group, Salamonie Summer Festival Committee and in the past he volunteered driving the ambulance in Warren. Mike had always been a man who helped others. After selling Ackley Automotive the looked for a new passion. This new passion steered him to be very involved with the Bread of Life Food Pantry. His selfless nature showed him that someone else is always in need more than himself. His community involvement and love for all people led him to being awarded the 2015 Samuel Jones winner of the Salamonie Summer Festival.
Mike spent many hours in his garage restoring cars; his pride and joy is his Cadillac. Many times on a nice day you would see him driving around town "cruising" in his Cadillac, always with a smile on his face. Mike enjoyed traveling with his family and friends. He especially loved spending time at many different beaches with his toes in the sand. His integrity and good character was truly one of a kind. Out of all of his life accomplishments, Mike was most proud of his wife, daughters and grandsons. They brought true joy to his heart. Mike and his family are members of the Warren United Church of Christ.
He is survived by his parents, G. Les and Ruthann (Brubaker) Ackley of Warren; his wife Cammy J. Ackley of Warren; two daughters, Nicole (Adam) Rooks of Indianapolis and Leslie (Jesse) Fowler of Indianapolis; three grandsons, Kaikela, Daxton and Braddock; a brother, Steve (Kara) Ackley of Uniondale; a sister, Michele (Jim) Heaston of Warren; and many special friends.
Family and friends may gather to share and remember great memories and stories at the Warren United Church of Christ, 202 E. 2nd St., Monday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A service to celebrate Mike's life will be held at the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, with Rev. Scott Nedberg officiating and Rev. Jim Poling (Cammy's uncle) assisting. To honor Mike's love for cars, there will be a cruise immediately following the service around town. Mike's Cadillac will be leading the way and those of you that classic cars are encouraged to fall in behind, all other cars are welcomed. Mike is encouraging everyone to live by his motto, "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain."
Preferred memorials: United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 344, Warren, IN 467952 or the Bread of Life Food Pantry, P.O. Box 574, Warren, IN 46792.
Arrangements are being handled by Glancy H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren. Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhome.com
Bluffton News-Banner
Monday
August 24, 2015
Page 3, Column 1
Michael K. Ackley, 56, of Warren, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday evening, Aug. 20, 2015, at his home. Mike was surrounded by his family, close friends and minister that evening as they sang, prayed and eased his peaceful home going. He was born on Thursday, April 2, 1959 in Huntington County, to G. Les and Ruthann (Brubaker) Ackley. He married the love o this life, Cammy J. Ackley, Saturday, May, 3, 1980, in Liberty Center. Together they have raised two beautiful daughters and have celebrated 35 years of marriage.
He was a 1977 graduate of Huntington North High School and Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis. After high school he worked for several car dealerships in Huntington. Mike was well known in the area for owning and operating Ackley Automotive, Inc. for 20 years in Warren. He was a former member of the Salamonie Active Men's Group, Salamonie Summer Festival Committee and in the past he volunteered driving the ambulance in Warren. Mike had always been a man who helped others. After selling Ackley Automotive the looked for a new passion. This new passion steered him to be very involved with the Bread of Life Food Pantry. His selfless nature showed him that someone else is always in need more than himself. His community involvement and love for all people led him to being awarded the 2015 Samuel Jones winner of the Salamonie Summer Festival.
Mike spent many hours in his garage restoring cars; his pride and joy is his Cadillac. Many times on a nice day you would see him driving around town "cruising" in his Cadillac, always with a smile on his face. Mike enjoyed traveling with his family and friends. He especially loved spending time at many different beaches with his toes in the sand. His integrity and good character was truly one of a kind. Out of all of his life accomplishments, Mike was most proud of his wife, daughters and grandsons. They brought true joy to his heart. Mike and his family are members of the Warren United Church of Christ.
He is survived by his parents, G. Les and Ruthann (Brubaker) Ackley of Warren; his wife Cammy J. Ackley of Warren; two daughters, Nicole (Adam) Rooks of Indianapolis and Leslie (Jesse) Fowler of Indianapolis; three grandsons, Kaikela, Daxton and Braddock; a brother, Steve (Kara) Ackley of Uniondale; a sister, Michele (Jim) Heaston of Warren; and many special friends.
Family and friends may gather to share and remember great memories and stories at the Warren United Church of Christ, 202 E. 2nd St., Monday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A service to celebrate Mike's life will be held at the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, with Rev. Scott Nedberg officiating and Rev. Jim Poling (Cammy's uncle) assisting. To honor Mike's love for cars, there will be a cruise immediately following the service around town. Mike's Cadillac will be leading the way and those of you that classic cars are encouraged to fall in behind, all other cars are welcomed. Mike is encouraging everyone to live by his motto, "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain."
Preferred memorials: United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 344, Warren, IN 467952 or the Bread of Life Food Pantry, P.O. Box 574, Warren, IN 46792.
Arrangements are being handled by Glancy H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren. Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhome.com
Monday
August 24, 2015
Page 3, Column 1
Michael K. Ackley, 56, of Warren, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday evening, Aug. 20, 2015, at his home. Mike was surrounded by his family, close friends and minister that evening as they sang, prayed and eased his peaceful home going. He was born on Thursday, April 2, 1959 in Huntington County, to G. Les and Ruthann (Brubaker) Ackley. He married the love o this life, Cammy J. Ackley, Saturday, May, 3, 1980, in Liberty Center. Together they have raised two beautiful daughters and have celebrated 35 years of marriage.
He was a 1977 graduate of Huntington North High School and Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis. After high school he worked for several car dealerships in Huntington. Mike was well known in the area for owning and operating Ackley Automotive, Inc. for 20 years in Warren. He was a former member of the Salamonie Active Men's Group, Salamonie Summer Festival Committee and in the past he volunteered driving the ambulance in Warren. Mike had always been a man who helped others. After selling Ackley Automotive the looked for a new passion. This new passion steered him to be very involved with the Bread of Life Food Pantry. His selfless nature showed him that someone else is always in need more than himself. His community involvement and love for all people led him to being awarded the 2015 Samuel Jones winner of the Salamonie Summer Festival.
Mike spent many hours in his garage restoring cars; his pride and joy is his Cadillac. Many times on a nice day you would see him driving around town "cruising" in his Cadillac, always with a smile on his face. Mike enjoyed traveling with his family and friends. He especially loved spending time at many different beaches with his toes in the sand. His integrity and good character was truly one of a kind. Out of all of his life accomplishments, Mike was most proud of his wife, daughters and grandsons. They brought true joy to his heart. Mike and his family are members of the Warren United Church of Christ.
He is survived by his parents, G. Les and Ruthann (Brubaker) Ackley of Warren; his wife Cammy J. Ackley of Warren; two daughters, Nicole (Adam) Rooks of Indianapolis and Leslie (Jesse) Fowler of Indianapolis; three grandsons, Kaikela, Daxton and Braddock; a brother, Steve (Kara) Ackley of Uniondale; a sister, Michele (Jim) Heaston of Warren; and many special friends.
Family and friends may gather to share and remember great memories and stories at the Warren United Church of Christ, 202 E. 2nd St., Monday, Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. A service to celebrate Mike's life will be held at the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, with Rev. Scott Nedberg officiating and Rev. Jim Poling (Cammy's uncle) assisting. To honor Mike's love for cars, there will be a cruise immediately following the service around town. Mike's Cadillac will be leading the way and those of you that classic cars are encouraged to fall in behind, all other cars are welcomed. Mike is encouraging everyone to live by his motto, "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain."
Preferred memorials: United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 344, Warren, IN 467952 or the Bread of Life Food Pantry, P.O. Box 574, Warren, IN 46792.
Arrangements are being handled by Glancy H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren. Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhome.com
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