He was born to Cecil Mae and David Acreman, on April 14, 1947 in Conroe, Texas. He loved God and his church, serving as an usher and greeter. He was self employed doing construction, painting, pressure washing of sorts diligently working to provide, revolving his life around faith and family. He was known by all for his love, laughter, mischievousness, and his light heartedness.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 20 years, Joanna; sons, Jearl Jr. (Bobo) and Stephen; daughters, Esther, Sarah, Tabitha and Crystal; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandson; a sister, Shirley; and two brothers, Alton Eugene and David Wayne. He was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Dean and a sister, Mary Katherine.