Ray Acord, 84, of Danville, Illinois, passed away Dec. 15, 2024.
He was born Aug. 18, 1940, at Danville, Illinois, to the late Doyne and Helen Acord.
Ray is survived by his daughters, Lora Hughes and Carolyn McKinney; grandchildren, Brandon Hughes and Elizabeth Hughes; great-grandchild Beau Hughes; brother Daune (Martha) Acord; aunts, Etha, Shirley and Cleta; nephews, Ben Acord and Dan Acord; niece Jennifer Hess; and four great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sons, John Acord and David Acord.
Ray served 23 years in the United States Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant. He enjoyed watching old Westerns and listing to country music. His favorite activities involved going hunting and going to the Legion every night to meet up with friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to American Legion Post 0210, 201 Prospect Place, Danville, IL 61832.
Visitation will be held 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at Sunset Funeral Home, 3940 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61832. Burial will follow at Danville National Cemetery, 1900 E. Main St, Danville, Illinois.
Please join the family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on Ray’s tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.