Lowell Taft Ackerman age 78 of Powell, passed away February 22, 2018 at Summit View of Rocky Top of complications from dystonia. Member of Bell’s Campground Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Clinton High School and DeVry Institute in Chicago, IL. He worked as an electronic technician in Chicago and S.C He was an excellent baseball pitcher, enjoyed boating and fishing, working on cars, target shooting and bow and arrow shooting. Preceded in death by parents, Lawrence and Alvina Jensen Ackerman; sisters, Karen Groner and Lela Knox. Survived by brothers, Carter (Ruby) Ackerman of State College, PA and Roy Ackerman of Jacksonville, FL; brother-in-law, Don Groner several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Tuesday at Weaver Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Wednesday at Bell’s Campground Cemetery for an 11 am graveside service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, One Upper Wacker Dr. Suite 1730, Chicago, IL 60601.