A Celebration of Life Service will be Thursday May 13, 2021 at 11 am at Heritage Chapel with Brother Rick Mitchell and Brother Donnie Payne officiating with burial in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 10 am until 11 am Thursday at the funeral home and Heritage Chapel Funeral Home & Cremations, A Dignity Memorial Provider directing.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frestus Herman and Bertha Leola Acker, a brother Bobby Dewayne Acker, a sister, Ethel Acker McJenkins and Wife Linda Poe Acker.
Survivors include his sons; Samuel Acker (Dona), and Billy Acker (Kristy Andrews). Grandchildren, Brianna Acker, Ethan, and Emma Kate Acker.
After graduating from Gordo High School, Herman began working in finance before later becoming a truck driver, where he later retired. Herman was a Gideon and also volunteered whenever possible. He had a heart of gold and has never met a stranger. He had an infectious laugh and smile and was full of jokes. Herman loved his boys so much and loved spending time with his family. Herman had a very special bond with his grandchildren and he meant the world to them. Herman loved serving the Lord and loved his church, Forest Lake Baptist Church (Holt Baptist). Herman was dearly loved and will be missed by everyone.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gideons International or Forest Lake Baptist Church.
Condolences may be offered at www.HeritageChapelTuscaloosa.com
