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David H. Acton

October 5, 1926 — May 22, 2015

David H. Acton, age 88, of Estes Park, CO passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 11am at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, GA with Pastor Kirk Pratt officiating. Interment will follow at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA.

A native of Chillicothe, Ohio, Mr. Acton lived in Estes Park, CO for the last 43 years. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp., having served during WWII. He earned a degree in Agriculture from Ohio State University, and was a 60 year Mason at the Masonic Lodge in Chillicothe, OH. Mr. Acton enjoyed many careers and activities, including working as a Land Surveyor, a Highway Inspector for the State of Colorado, a Field Engineer, and was a master leather craftsman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Margaret Acton, and his brother, Vernon Joseph Acton.

Survivors include:

Wife: Sharon Ruth Acton

2 Children: Cynthia Lynn (Layne) Tapp, Burleson, TX
Jeffrey David (Karen) Acton, Marietta, GA

Sister: Lila Isabell Storrs, Hillsboro, OH

6 Grandchildren: David Martin Anstey, Zachary James Anstey, Alicia Marie Acton, Bryce Alexander Acton, Logan Jeffrey Acton and Cassidy Lynn Acton

Great Grandchildren: Dahlia Monroe Anstey, David Martin Anstey, Jr., Hava Butler and Dillon Butler

Nieces, Connie Sue Harper and Ann Watkins, and Nephews, Tim Acton, Burr Storrs and John Storrs

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mars Hill Community Church, 109 Mars Hill Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 9am until 11am at the funeral home.
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Service Schedule

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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

9:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

2480 Macland Road, Marietta, GA 30064

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.

2480 Macland Road, Marietta, GA 30064

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Interment

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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