Melissa Gail Acker

MELISSA GAIL ACKER, 63, a longtime resident of Childersburg, passed away on January 6, 2024 at Talladega Health and Rehab. She was born in Piedmont to James Norton and Doris Fannin Acker.

"Missy"  was a 1978 graduate of Piedmont High School, member of Goshen Methodist Church, earned  a degree in Elementary Education from Auburn University, then a secondary degree in Information Systems from UAB. She worked at Lee County Educational System and then, Jack Henry Associates as information specialist.

She was preceded in death by her father:  James Norton Acker; grandparents:  Claude and Bonnie Acker, James Draper and Mollie Bussey Fannin.

She is survived by her mother: Doris Fannin Acker; son: James E. Morgan; three aunts; several cousins and many friends.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. from Highland Cemetery with Rev. Michael Dunbar officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to www.autism-alabama.org or mail to PO Box 661304, Birmingham, AL 35266, or www.diabetes.org or mail to 3918 Montclair Road,  Birmingham, AL 35213.

Dansby Heritage Chapel is honored to serve the Acker Family.