James Ackerman obituary: James Ackerman's Obituary, Dayton

In Memory Of
James Roland "Jim" Ackerman
1933 - 2019

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Obituary photo of James Ackerman, Dayton-OH

In Memory Of
James Roland "Jim" Ackerman
1933 - 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.

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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, click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Kettering Chapel
3940 Kettering Blvd
Kettering, OH 45439
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Service

Friday, March 1, 2019 at 1:00pm
Kettering Chapel
3940 Kettering Blvd
Kettering, OH 45439
Directions & Map

Interment

Dayton National Cemetery

Kettering Chapel (937-293-4141) is assisting the family

Kettering Chapel (937-293-4141) is assisting the family

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