Danny Rex Acklin
Funeral services for Danny Rex Acklin, 54, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, September 20, 2013, at Central Church of Christ, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Danny died at 12:11 p.m., Sunday, September 15, 2013, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
He was born September 22, 1958, at Christa Hogan Hospital, West Plains, Missouri, to Robert Fulton “Dick” Acklin and Birtha Marie Hall Nolte Acklin. He graduated from West Plains High School with the Class of 1977 and attended Missouri State University in West Plains. On June 30, 1984, he was married at Brandsville, Missouri, to Hazel Hall. Danny had worked at Wal-Mart for thirty-two years and was currently the Manager of the Garden Center.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Acklin, of the family home; two children, Attie Acklin, Springfield, Missouri and Austin Acklin, Springfield, Missouri; three brothers, Don and Georgia Acklin, West Plains, Robert and Connie Acklin, West Plains, and Ronald and Marsha Acklin, Sedalia, Missouri; two sisters, Helen and Dick Stanley, West Plains and Laura McVickers, Summersville, Missouri; mother-in-law, Betty Kinnaird Hall; sister-in-law, Helen and Mike Barcus, their children, Hally Barcus, Little Rock, Arkansas and Mallory Barcus, West Plains; and many other nieces and nephews.
His parents, father-in-law, Orville Lee Hall, three sisters, June and Leroy Johnston, Judy Acklin and Beth Ann McBride, one brother, J. D. Nolte and one brother-in-law, Will McVickers, precede him in death.
Visitation will be held starting at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 19th at Central Church of Christ. Burial will be in the Howell Valley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the community garden at Don Warden Park or Howell Valley Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Vicki Lawing
September 17, 2013 @ 2:20 pm
To Hazel and childred.So sorry the hear of Danny’s passing. May God Bless you always and our thoughts and prayer go out to you all.
JoAnn & Dennis Graffious
September 17, 2013 @ 11:25 pm
Hazel – My heart breaks for you, Austin & Attie. May you find some comfort in your wonderful memories of life with Danny. Love and prayers to all of you.
Shirley & Gene Winfree
September 18, 2013 @ 8:53 am
I am so sorry to hear about Danny. He was so nice and easy to work with. I will say a pray for him and all his family.
Greg and Renee Stephens
September 18, 2013 @ 10:58 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tragic loss.
Keith & Nita Weaver
September 18, 2013 @ 4:57 pm
Hazel, Attie and Austin,
Till we soon see Danny again…
“…And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:7)
Connie Riley
September 19, 2013 @ 11:03 am
Attie and Austin,
I love you guys as I did your dad. I know this is a difficult time but know that we are thinking of you and have you in our prayers. I remember so well when Danny was born. I was only 4, but I thought that he was soooo adorable and wanted mom to keep him at our house. Through the years, Danny’s wit always brought a smile to my face. My thoughts are with you and your mom. God bless you.
Barbara (King) Williams
September 19, 2013 @ 11:40 am
May Jesus wrap each of you in His loving arms, giving you the comfort that only He can give.
Know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you, Barbara
John Eubanks
September 19, 2013 @ 12:33 pm
Hate to hear this. Danny was always a friendly face in Lawn and Garden Dept at Wal-Mart. No matter what he was doing, he would always take the time to help you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob and Joan Woods
September 19, 2013 @ 1:41 pm
We will miss your friendly greetings at the store. God Bless you and all your loved ones.
Kathy Franks
September 19, 2013 @ 6:21 pm
Hazel, Danny was such a great guy. It was always a joy to work with him. He had a wonderful sense of humor and had something witty to say even during stressful times. He will be missed by so many.
Shawna Conner
September 19, 2013 @ 7:26 pm
Hazel,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our family will be praying for comfort and peace that can only come from our Lord Jesus.
God bless you,
Shawna, Derrik, Shannon, and Emma
Pat Elbrecht
September 22, 2013 @ 11:09 am
So sorry to hear about Danny. I will be thinking and praying for you Hazel and family during this time.