William, lovingly known as Bill, passed into Heaven on Nov. 4, 2024. He died peacefully at his home in Downey, California. He was 71 years old.
Bill was the son of Ernest Oton Acker and Rita Jorquez Acker, born on June 30, 1953 in Globe, Arizona.
Bill was outgoing, had a great sense of humor, was quick-witted and always had a joke to tell.
He enjoyed sports, food, and long conversations. He had a big heart and connected with everyone he met.
His career as an educator filled him with much joy and satisfaction.
Bill was a member of Saint Raymond’s Catholic Church in Downey, California and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Bill is survived by his brothers Phillip Karl Acker and family of Redding, Calif., and James Michael Acker and family of Fort Mohave, Arizona; and his sisters Sandra Jean Acker McEntee and family of Shasta Lake, Calif., and Elizabeth Gail Acker Trujillo and family of Moreno Valley, Calif.
Bill will be laid to rest Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 in Miami, Arizona.
Services Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 Bulman Miles Miami Chapel, 309 Live Oak St., Miami Viewing 5 p.m. Rosary 6 p.m. Friday Dec. 6, 2024 Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament 914 Sullivan St., Miami Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Interment 12 p.m. Mountain Breeze Memorial Gardens, Miami Reception following interment at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament.
