In Memory Of
James Roland Ackerman
1933
2019
James Roland Ackerman
August 9, 1933 — February 17, 2019
James Roland "Jim" Ackerman, 85, of West Carrollton, passed peacefully with family at his side on February 17, 2019 at Laurels of West Carrollton.
He was born on August 9, 1933 to Herbert and LaVeda (McAvoy) Ackerman in Dayton, OH.
Jim was a Korean War Veteran and POW. He later worked as a millwright for NCR, a security guard for GM, then a custodian for West Carrollton High School.
He was a member of VFW Post 3438 in West Carrollton, American Legion, and AMVETS.
Jim is survived by his loving children, Kimberly A. (Matt) Esmail, Michael J. (Tammy) Ackerman, Steven T. Ackerman, David W. (Kathy Ison) Ackerman, Suzanne K. (David Barnes) Miller; brother, Howard (Mary) Ackerman; numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and grand-dogs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert W. and Lavetta M. Ackerman; and brother, Donald (Barbara) Ackerman.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Newcomer South Chapel in Kettering.
Memorial Services will be held Friday, March 1, 2019 at 1:00 pm.
Interment will immediately follow at Dayton National Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to VFW Post 3438.
To leave a special message for the family, visit the guestbook below.
He was born on August 9, 1933 to Herbert and LaVeda (McAvoy) Ackerman in Dayton, OH.
Jim was a Korean War Veteran and POW. He later worked as a millwright for NCR, a security guard for GM, then a custodian for West Carrollton High School.
He was a member of VFW Post 3438 in West Carrollton, American Legion, and AMVETS.
Jim is survived by his loving children, Kimberly A. (Matt) Esmail, Michael J. (Tammy) Ackerman, Steven T. Ackerman, David W. (Kathy Ison) Ackerman, Suzanne K. (David Barnes) Miller; brother, Howard (Mary) Ackerman; numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and grand-dogs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert W. and Lavetta M. Ackerman; and brother, Donald (Barbara) Ackerman.
Visitation will be held Thursday, February 28, 2019, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Newcomer South Chapel in Kettering.
Memorial Services will be held Friday, March 1, 2019 at 1:00 pm.
Interment will immediately follow at Dayton National Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to VFW Post 3438.
To leave a special message for the family, visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James Roland Ackerman, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, February 28, 2019
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Kettering Chapel
Service
Friday, March 1, 2019
Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
Kettering Chapel
Guestbook
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