Mr. Lonnie Nelson Acton

1939 - 2012

Mr. Lonnie Nelson Acton obituary, 1939-2012

BORN

1939

DIED

2012

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Lonnie Acton Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 3, 2012.

Mr. Lonnie Nelson Acton, age 73 of Griffin, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2012 at Henry Medical Center.
Mr. Acton was born June 21, 1939 son of the late Lonnie Acton and the late Ada Bryant Acton. He was a member of the Griffin First United Methodist Church, Spalding County Kiwanis where he was past Lieutenant Governor, past Commander for the American Legion Post 15, Voice of Veterans, member of the Griffin First United Methodist Church Choir and former member of Midway United Methodist Church where he served within every area in the church. Mr. Acton served his country, state, community and church. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Vaughan; brother & sister-in-law, Dr. Horace Acton and Dr. Jean Acton and sisters, Maxine Smith and Vena Himmelreich.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce Acton of Griffin; daughter & son-in-law, Jennifer & Ryan Varnadoe of Griffin; son-in-law, Craig Vaughan; grandchildren, Madeline Priest and Jessica Varnadoe; brothers & sisters-in-law, Dr. Milton & Lois Acton of Panama City, FL, Gene & Evelyn Acton of Wichita, KS, Billy Ray Acton of Ducktown, TN and Larry & Reba Acton of Hayden, AL.
Funeral services for Mr. Lonnie Nelson Acton will be held Friday, July 6, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Griffin First United Methodist Church. Rev. Kevin Lobello will officiate. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit the family on Friday 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
To pay condolences online to the family, please do so at www.haistenmccullough.com.
Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Rd. is in charge of arrangements

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July 10, 2012

Terri Harvey

May God bless you all during this emotional time. Truly sorryto hear of this loss and will keep you lifted in prayer.

July 8, 2012

Jenny Seib

Some of my warmest memories are from seeing Mr. Nelson in the Midway Choir Sunday after Sunday when I was growing up. Rest in Peace.
With deepest sympathy,
Jenny Neel Seib

July 6, 2012

Lonnie was one of the first veteran volunteers for our Horses & Warriors program at Calvin Center. He always arrived with a smile and a willing heart. We will all miss him at the barn. Sincerely, Sara Reams

July 6, 2012

Nelson an wednesday morning breakfast group always had good time. He would tell me after wintering in Fl. that he always checked on me by computer. He sat by me at breakfast. Wonderful man an will be missed, from Leo Camp

July 6, 2012

Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. This will be one of the most difficult and sad times of your life. Just know that I have been through this as well and will be here for you. When you get a moment consult your Jesus Calling book- it will comfort you. Love you, Rhonda Wood

July 5, 2012

Delene Holton

Jennifer, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss.

July 3, 2012

shelly bennett

aunt joyce and jennifer my prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. uncle nelson was a great man. he was always such a happy man when we say him. i know we live so far away but he will be missed by all of us.love to you all

shelly and family

July 3, 2012

Susan gotshaw

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

July 3, 2012

Edna Gasses Norton

Rest In Peace Nelson. You will be missed

July 3, 2012

Edna Gasses Norton

Please accept my sympathy in the loss of a great guy. I had the privilege of knowing Nelson and working with him in Griffin DOL office.Rest in Peace Nelson.
You will be missed!

July 3, 2012

Dear Jennifer, You, your mother, and entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Losing a dad/husband is so hard, and to lose him less than two months after losing a sister/daughter is beyond my comprehension . . . God's love and His promise of everlasting life is the only thing that can get us through something like this. Love and prayers, Shelby Tinsley Dodson

July 3, 2012

Anne Hendricks Childress

I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. Acton.

July 3, 2012

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