John “Jay” Acred passed away on August 4, 2020 in Gresham, Oregon at the age of 72. He was born on March 23, 1948 in Bells, Tennessee to William and Dorothy (Watson) Acred.
Jay graduated from Bells High School in Tennessee. He served his country in the US Marine Corps.
Jay married Terri Hawkins on May 17, 1975 in Portland, Oregon. They moved to Oregon in 1980 and attended the Rockwood Church of God.
Jay enjoyed fishing and bowling. He also liked games such as Aggravation and Cribbage.
Jay is survived by his loving wife Terri, two daughters, Misty Blacker and Jenny Acred, sister Ann Archer, brother Larry Acred and his two grandchildren, Jeslyn and Keegan.
Jay was preceded in death by his sister Bettye Davis.
Private interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.