George Acton, 85, of Columbia passed away on Friday, June 11, 2010, at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital.
George was born July 3, 1924, in Boone County, to Green Berry and Sally Sarah Calvin Acton; they preceded him in death.
He married Reta Nichols on June 12, 1946. She also preceded him in death.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he received a Purple Heart.
He enjoyed trout fishing in Bennett Springs, playing pool, going to Bluegrass festivals, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and MU Basketball, and baking.
George is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, thirteen grandkids, eight great-grandchildren, and four siblings.
He is also preceded in death by 12 siblings.
George Acton, 85, of Columbia passed away on Friday, June 11, 2010, at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital.
George was born July 3, 1924, in Boone County, to Green Berry and Sally Sarah Calvin Acton; they preceded him in death.
He married Reta Nichols on June 12, 1946. She also preceded him in death.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he received a Purple Heart.
He enjoyed trout fishing in Bennett Springs, playing pool, going to Bluegrass festivals, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and MU Basketball, and baking.
George is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, thirteen grandkids, eight great-grandchildren, and four siblings.
He is also preceded in death by 12 siblings.
Family Members
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Gladys L. Acton Holton
1906–1976
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William Kenneth Acton
1914–1984
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Dorothy Lee Acton Grindstaff
1916–1996
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Della Mae Acton Calvert
1916–1977
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Rev Louise Acton Herod
1918–1993
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Ezra Richard Acton
1920–1990
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Harold Wesley Acton
1921–1988
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Opal Ruth Acton Mayton
1923–1999
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Clyde Stanley Acton
1926–2006
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Alvy Sanford Acton
1928–2010
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Betty Kathryn Acton Rippeto
1932–2024
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Bonnie Frances Acton Martin
1934–2014
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JoElla June Acton
1937–1937
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Charlotte Jonna Acton
1938–1938
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