Ivan Eugene Achor
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Ivan Eugene Achor, 80, of Hillsboro passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017 at his home with his family around him.
He was born Dec. 9, 1936 in Highland County, the son of the late William Carl and Lavon (Edingfield) Achor.
Mr. Achor worked as a lineman for the South Central Electric Company for 40 years, was a veteran of the U.S. Army and attended the Hillsboro First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Carlene Bonham Achor, whom he married on Aug. 28, 1955. They enjoyed growing in their faith together, raising their family and traveling. Also surviving are two daughters, Janet (Steve) Davis of Centerville and Sue (Don) Webster of Hillsboro; four grandchildren, Adam (Nicole) Davis, Lauren Davis, Jeremy (Linzey) Webster and Andrew, Davis; two great-granddaughters, Aubrey and Ashlyn Davis; one brother, Richard Achor of Wilmington; one sister, Virginia (Jay) Maurer of Troy; and several nieces and nephews and many friends.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Larry Stewart will officiate. Burial, with military honors presented by the Highland County Honor Guard, will follow in the Resthaven Memory Gardens.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Turner & Son Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Care Hospice, P.O. Box 123, Wilmington 45177 or to Angels At Heart, c/o Sandy Myers, 133 South Washington Street, Greenfield 45123.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.
He was born Dec. 9, 1936 in Highland County, the son of the late William Carl and Lavon (Edingfield) Achor.
Mr. Achor worked as a lineman for the South Central Electric Company for 40 years, was a veteran of the U.S. Army and attended the Hillsboro First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Carlene Bonham Achor, whom he married on Aug. 28, 1955. They enjoyed growing in their faith together, raising their family and traveling. Also surviving are two daughters, Janet (Steve) Davis of Centerville and Sue (Don) Webster of Hillsboro; four grandchildren, Adam (Nicole) Davis, Lauren Davis, Jeremy (Linzey) Webster and Andrew, Davis; two great-granddaughters, Aubrey and Ashlyn Davis; one brother, Richard Achor of Wilmington; one sister, Virginia (Jay) Maurer of Troy; and several nieces and nephews and many friends.
Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home. The Rev. Larry Stewart will officiate. Burial, with military honors presented by the Highland County Honor Guard, will follow in the Resthaven Memory Gardens.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Turner & Son Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Care Hospice, P.O. Box 123, Wilmington 45177 or to Angels At Heart, c/o Sandy Myers, 133 South Washington Street, Greenfield 45123.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.