Charles Edward Ackley

Charles Edward Ackley, age 91, of Gibbon, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023.

A graveside service was held at the Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon on Monday, June 19, with Pastor Dee Jay Burton officiating.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.

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Charles was born August 29, 1931, to Wilburn and Helen (Bosaw) Ackley in Illinois.

He married Barbara LaMasters on October 14, 1950. They moved their family to Clinton, Oklahoma, in 1962 where he worked for Norbest Turkey Growers until 1974 when they transferred to the Gibbon plant.

He retired from Norbest and continued to work at Ace Irrigation.

He enjoyed fishing, golfing and gambling and the occasional Bud Light. He was much loved by his family and friends.

Charles is survived by his seven children, Chuck and Donna Ackley, Linda and Jay Isaac, Ruth and Donald Lee, Ronnie and Colleen Ackley, Terry and Sharon Ackley, Judy and Randy Ureste, and Bud and Tena Ackley; 24 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and 18 great-great-grandchildren.

Also surviving is his special love in life, Gloria Stittle and her family.