Roger Claude Acord, 65, of Glen Fork, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 25, 2006 following a sudden illness.
Born January 19, 1941 at Glen Fork, he was the son of the late Walter and Thelma Adkins Acord.
Roger was a member of the Glen Fork Baptist Temple. He worked for Maple Meadows as a welder. Roger enjoyed hunting, working on guns, making knifes, drinking coffee with his friends and enjoyed being with his family especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, a daughter, Donna Acord, preceded him in death.
Survivors include 4 sons:
Roger E. Acord and his wife, Barbie of Crouches Farm
Joey Acord and his wife, Missy of Glen Rogers
Michael Acord and his wife, Tina of Matheny
Kenny Acord and his wife, Rondia of Glen Fork
A daughter: Carla Goodwin and her husband, Travis of Chesapeake, VA
4 Brothers: Harold Acord of Collinsville, VA
Earl Acord, Charlie Acord and Dale Acord, all of Glen Fork
Sister—Pat Lambert of Glen Fork
A special nephew—Chip Lambert
13 Grandchildren
Well today makes a year that I have been gone away from you all. Do not worry about me. I am up here in Heaven looking down on you all. I am very proud of you all, I send my love to you all, Can You Feel Me In Your Heart! I have met so many people from the Bible days up here, They are nice everyone here is. I have talked with them and learned alot from them. I get to be with Mom and Dad and Donna now. I am holding Kenny and Rondia's Lil baby that they lost. I seen alot of people that passed before me. It has been good to see them again.
It is so beautiful here beyond compare to anything there on earth. It smells and looks like spring all year long here. The flowers & trees are always in bloom and so fragrant. The air is warm and gentle.
Everyone here is So Happy. I feel so good here, It is a wonderful place. I love it here. No more pain, worry, or sickness. I am never lonely here. I am young again for ever more.
My home is big and beautiful, My back yard is full of wildlife that I can watch. I can even pet and walk with the animals.
Until we meet again here, Remember that I love all of you..
By: Rondia Acord (Tessaro)
I hope that this will put you all at peace. This is what I think Roger would say if we could hear him with our ears. But you can hear him with your heart.. If you listen.
