Brian was born the son of Bob and Helen Ackerson on December 10, 1958 in Wichita, Kansas.
Brian and Julie Ackerson together celebrated 18 years.
Brian was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 6957 in Haysville, Kansas. He was an avid NASCAR and sports fan.
Survivors include his loving wife, Julie Ackerson, children, Zach (Laura) Popplewell, Thad Popplewell, siblings, Loita (Bob) Herrington, Curtis Ackerson and 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren and 2 nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Daryl Ackerson, 2 grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Kansas Humane Society.