OZONA — Sul Ross alum Marty William Acton, 42, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, while participating in one of his favorite pastimes, ranch rodeo steer roping.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. July 24 at Ozona United Methodist Church with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were by Preddy Funeral Home.
Marty grew up in Ozona, and was a graduate of Ozona High School and Sul Ross State University. He entered the family ranching business and became well-known throughout the West Texas ranching community. He was a dedicated supporter of multiple youth programs and rodeo cowboy ministries. He was also an active member of the Farm Bureau, Farm Service Agency, Soil Conservation, Sul Ross ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association and San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Foundation.
Survivors include his wife, Day Acton; his mother, Pam Acton; grandmother, Esther Kate Jones; twin sister, Bobbie Renfroe and her husband Billy Dell; niece Kelbie and nephew Aaron Renfroe; aunt Shelley Conner and husband T.C.; first cousins Tommy Conner and Robin Campbell and husband Jason. Marty was preceded in death by his father, Earl Acton; grandfather Dempster Jones; grandparents Ernest and Preble Steadman Acton; and aunt Robin Jones.
"Marty loved helping people," said family and friends. "He always had a ready smile and a hearty laugh, even for the toughest jobs. He was affectionately called ‘Ka Ka' by his niece and nephew. His family and many friends will remember and miss the friendly, positive way Marty lived his life."
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sul Ross ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association in care of Bill McAnally, P.O. Box 539, Fort Stockton, TX 79735, or to the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Foundation, 200 West 43rd St., San Angelo, TX 76903.
The following contributed by Myrna Beech (#47526240):
Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997 about Marty William Acton
Name: Marty William Acton
Date of Birth: 19 Mar 1966
Gender: Male
Birth County: Tom Green
Father's Name: Earl William Acton # 112033934
Mother's Name: Pamela Kay Jones
Roll Number: 1966_0001
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. July 24 at Ozona United Methodist Church with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were by Preddy Funeral Home.
Marty grew up in Ozona, and was a graduate of Ozona High School and Sul Ross State University. He entered the family ranching business and became well-known throughout the West Texas ranching community. He was a dedicated supporter of multiple youth programs and rodeo cowboy ministries. He was also an active member of the Farm Bureau, Farm Service Agency, Soil Conservation, Sul Ross ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association and San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Foundation.
Survivors include his wife, Day Acton; his mother, Pam Acton; grandmother, Esther Kate Jones; twin sister, Bobbie Renfroe and her husband Billy Dell; niece Kelbie and nephew Aaron Renfroe; aunt Shelley Conner and husband T.C.; first cousins Tommy Conner and Robin Campbell and husband Jason. Marty was preceded in death by his father, Earl Acton; grandfather Dempster Jones; grandparents Ernest and Preble Steadman Acton; and aunt Robin Jones.
"Marty loved helping people," said family and friends. "He always had a ready smile and a hearty laugh, even for the toughest jobs. He was affectionately called ‘Ka Ka' by his niece and nephew. His family and many friends will remember and miss the friendly, positive way Marty lived his life."
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sul Ross ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association in care of Bill McAnally, P.O. Box 539, Fort Stockton, TX 79735, or to the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Foundation, 200 West 43rd St., San Angelo, TX 76903.
The following contributed by Myrna Beech (#47526240):
Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997 about Marty William Acton
Name: Marty William Acton
Date of Birth: 19 Mar 1966
Gender: Male
Birth County: Tom Green
Father's Name: Earl William Acton # 112033934
Mother's Name: Pamela Kay Jones
Roll Number: 1966_0001
OZONA — Sul Ross alum Marty William Acton, 42, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, while participating in one of his favorite pastimes, ranch rodeo steer roping.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. July 24 at Ozona United Methodist Church with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were by Preddy Funeral Home.
Marty grew up in Ozona, and was a graduate of Ozona High School and Sul Ross State University. He entered the family ranching business and became well-known throughout the West Texas ranching community. He was a dedicated supporter of multiple youth programs and rodeo cowboy ministries. He was also an active member of the Farm Bureau, Farm Service Agency, Soil Conservation, Sul Ross ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association and San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Foundation.
Survivors include his wife, Day Acton; his mother, Pam Acton; grandmother, Esther Kate Jones; twin sister, Bobbie Renfroe and her husband Billy Dell; niece Kelbie and nephew Aaron Renfroe; aunt Shelley Conner and husband T.C.; first cousins Tommy Conner and Robin Campbell and husband Jason. Marty was preceded in death by his father, Earl Acton; grandfather Dempster Jones; grandparents Ernest and Preble Steadman Acton; and aunt Robin Jones.
"Marty loved helping people," said family and friends. "He always had a ready smile and a hearty laugh, even for the toughest jobs. He was affectionately called ‘Ka Ka' by his niece and nephew. His family and many friends will remember and miss the friendly, positive way Marty lived his life."
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sul Ross ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association in care of Bill McAnally, P.O. Box 539, Fort Stockton, TX 79735, or to the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Foundation, 200 West 43rd St., San Angelo, TX 76903.
The following contributed by Myrna Beech (#47526240):
Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997 about Marty William Acton
Name: Marty William Acton
Date of Birth: 19 Mar 1966
Gender: Male
Birth County: Tom Green
Father's Name: Earl William Acton # 112033934
Mother's Name: Pamela Kay Jones
Roll Number: 1966_0001
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. July 24 at Ozona United Methodist Church with burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were by Preddy Funeral Home.
Marty grew up in Ozona, and was a graduate of Ozona High School and Sul Ross State University. He entered the family ranching business and became well-known throughout the West Texas ranching community. He was a dedicated supporter of multiple youth programs and rodeo cowboy ministries. He was also an active member of the Farm Bureau, Farm Service Agency, Soil Conservation, Sul Ross ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association and San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Foundation.
Survivors include his wife, Day Acton; his mother, Pam Acton; grandmother, Esther Kate Jones; twin sister, Bobbie Renfroe and her husband Billy Dell; niece Kelbie and nephew Aaron Renfroe; aunt Shelley Conner and husband T.C.; first cousins Tommy Conner and Robin Campbell and husband Jason. Marty was preceded in death by his father, Earl Acton; grandfather Dempster Jones; grandparents Ernest and Preble Steadman Acton; and aunt Robin Jones.
"Marty loved helping people," said family and friends. "He always had a ready smile and a hearty laugh, even for the toughest jobs. He was affectionately called ‘Ka Ka' by his niece and nephew. His family and many friends will remember and miss the friendly, positive way Marty lived his life."
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sul Ross ANRS & Rodeo Exes Association in care of Bill McAnally, P.O. Box 539, Fort Stockton, TX 79735, or to the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Foundation, 200 West 43rd St., San Angelo, TX 76903.
The following contributed by Myrna Beech (#47526240):
Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997 about Marty William Acton
Name: Marty William Acton
Date of Birth: 19 Mar 1966
Gender: Male
Birth County: Tom Green
Father's Name: Earl William Acton # 112033934
Mother's Name: Pamela Kay Jones
Roll Number: 1966_0001
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