Carson L. Acuff, of Maryville, TN, passed away August 10, at home with his wife and family by his side, after battling ALS.
Carson lived his life for Jesus, serving most recently at Blount Community Church for the last 15 years. He was best known for greeting others at the door with a fist bump welcome. He had a love for music, singing in church and for a few years with a quartet he founded, sharing his lovely deep bass voice in song. His passions included traveling with his wife Carolyn and working on his 1929 model A Ford.
Carson joined the Air Force and served 4 years active duty, working with the Air National Guard at McGhee Tyson Airbase, where he retired as Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) after 36 years of service. Post-retirement, from 2002 until his diagnosis with ALS in 2020, he was the driving force behind AC Clips & Fasteners along with his wife Carolyn who assisted him.
Preceded in death by parents Roy & Bonnie Acuff, sister Elizabeth Bridges.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Coulter Acuff, son, William Michael Acuff, daughter, Angela Trout Small (Scott), grandchildren Ryan (Blair), Brad, and Megan Trout.
A celebration of Carson's life will be held at Blount Community Church, 1533 West Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37801 on Saturday, August 21st, receiving of friends will start at 1:30 pm followed by a full military honors service promptly at 3:00 pm.
Donations in Carson's name may be made to Isaiah House (Blount County) or Blount Community Church.
Carson lived his life for Jesus, serving most recently at Blount Community Church for the last 15 years. He was best known for greeting others at the door with a fist bump welcome. He had a love for music, singing in church and for a few years with a quartet he founded, sharing his lovely deep bass voice in song. His passions included traveling with his wife Carolyn and working on his 1929 model A Ford.
Carson joined the Air Force and served 4 years active duty, working with the Air National Guard at McGhee Tyson Airbase, where he retired as Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) after 36 years of service. Post-retirement, from 2002 until his diagnosis with ALS in 2020, he was the driving force behind AC Clips & Fasteners along with his wife Carolyn who assisted him.
Preceded in death by parents Roy & Bonnie Acuff, sister Elizabeth Bridges.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Coulter Acuff, son, William Michael Acuff, daughter, Angela Trout Small (Scott), grandchildren Ryan (Blair), Brad, and Megan Trout.
A celebration of Carson's life will be held at Blount Community Church, 1533 West Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37801 on Saturday, August 21st, receiving of friends will start at 1:30 pm followed by a full military honors service promptly at 3:00 pm.
Donations in Carson's name may be made to Isaiah House (Blount County) or Blount Community Church.
Carson L. Acuff, of Maryville, TN, passed away August 10, at home with his wife and family by his side, after battling ALS.
Carson lived his life for Jesus, serving most recently at Blount Community Church for the last 15 years. He was best known for greeting others at the door with a fist bump welcome. He had a love for music, singing in church and for a few years with a quartet he founded, sharing his lovely deep bass voice in song. His passions included traveling with his wife Carolyn and working on his 1929 model A Ford.
Carson joined the Air Force and served 4 years active duty, working with the Air National Guard at McGhee Tyson Airbase, where he retired as Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) after 36 years of service. Post-retirement, from 2002 until his diagnosis with ALS in 2020, he was the driving force behind AC Clips & Fasteners along with his wife Carolyn who assisted him.
Preceded in death by parents Roy & Bonnie Acuff, sister Elizabeth Bridges.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Coulter Acuff, son, William Michael Acuff, daughter, Angela Trout Small (Scott), grandchildren Ryan (Blair), Brad, and Megan Trout.
A celebration of Carson's life will be held at Blount Community Church, 1533 West Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37801 on Saturday, August 21st, receiving of friends will start at 1:30 pm followed by a full military honors service promptly at 3:00 pm.
Donations in Carson's name may be made to Isaiah House (Blount County) or Blount Community Church.
Carson lived his life for Jesus, serving most recently at Blount Community Church for the last 15 years. He was best known for greeting others at the door with a fist bump welcome. He had a love for music, singing in church and for a few years with a quartet he founded, sharing his lovely deep bass voice in song. His passions included traveling with his wife Carolyn and working on his 1929 model A Ford.
Carson joined the Air Force and served 4 years active duty, working with the Air National Guard at McGhee Tyson Airbase, where he retired as Senior Master Sergeant (E-8) after 36 years of service. Post-retirement, from 2002 until his diagnosis with ALS in 2020, he was the driving force behind AC Clips & Fasteners along with his wife Carolyn who assisted him.
Preceded in death by parents Roy & Bonnie Acuff, sister Elizabeth Bridges.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carolyn Coulter Acuff, son, William Michael Acuff, daughter, Angela Trout Small (Scott), grandchildren Ryan (Blair), Brad, and Megan Trout.
A celebration of Carson's life will be held at Blount Community Church, 1533 West Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37801 on Saturday, August 21st, receiving of friends will start at 1:30 pm followed by a full military honors service promptly at 3:00 pm.
Donations in Carson's name may be made to Isaiah House (Blount County) or Blount Community Church.
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