James H. Acker Jr., 62, of Sebastian, FL died Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at his home.
Mr. Acker was born February 14, 1947 in Vero Beach, FL, when he retired, he and his wife, Diane, moved to Sebastian from Clyde, NC.
He graduated from Vero Beach High School and completed his Bachelor Degree from University of Florida in Gainesville. He received a Masters Degree from Florida State, Tallahassee, FL. He worked as Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in Florida and North Carolina. He was a member of The Knights of Columbus, and past Grand Knight of the Vero Beach Council..
Survivors include his wife Diane; sons John Acker and Christian Acker both of North Carolina; parents James and Jean Acker of Vero Beach; brothers David Acker of Waycross, GA and Mark Acker of Nashville, TN; sister Melissa Acker of Asheville, NC.
Services: The family will receive friends 4-5 PM, Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home. A mass will be celebrated 12:00 Noon, Monday, May 18, 2009 at St. Helen Catholic Church in Vero Beach. Interment will follow at Sebastian Cemetery in Sebastian, Florida.
Memorial Contributions may be may to St. Helen Catholic Church, 2000 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach, Florida. Condolences may be sent through www.seawindsfh.com/obit.php