Frank Ackley, 85, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2022, in Middlefield, Ohio.
Frank was born on April 30, 1936, in Londonderry, Ohio, the son of James and Iva (Dawson) Ackley.
Frank enlisted in the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country for a few years before being honorable discharged.
He was employed as a Truck Driver for Best Way Systems.
Frank married the love of his life, Patricia Janowski on November 3, 1956, they shared sixty-five wonderful years of marriage together until Patricia’s passing last November.
Frank enjoyed boating, water skiing and woodworking; he built the homes in which he and his family lived in.
He is survived by his loving children: Kerry Ackley, Robert (Carol) Ackley, Katherine Janakovic and Karen (James) Anderson, his siblings: Jerry (Shirl) Ackley, Willajean Speer, Phyllis Clark, Judy Bosworth, Royce (Shirley) Ackley and half-sister, Margurite Burkett, his grandchildren: Samantha Ackley, Amanda Pelley, Jamie DeLeon, Johanna Jannkovic, Andrea Anderson and Jacob Anderson and his 4 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Iva Ackley, his wife, Patricia Ackley, his brother, Albert Ackley and his sister, Juanita Angel.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 18, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 4:00 p.m. at the Jefferson Home of Fleming and Billman Funeral Directors, 49 West Jefferson Street, Jefferson, Ohio. Burial will take place on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at Eagleville Cemetery, off Jefferson-Eagleville Road in Austinburg Township.
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