Eugene Acree Sr.

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Eugene Acree Obituary

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Dr. Eugene Howard Acree, Sr., 94, dearly beloved by all, son of the late Cecil Wesley Acree and Irlene Fentress Acree, passed away March 13, 2020. Howard was born in White House, Tennessee, and moved to Jacksonville as a young child. He graduated from Robert E. Lee High School and served during World War II in the Army Air Corps as a First Lieutenant navigator on a B17 air rescue unit. He graduated from Auburn University, College of Veterinary Medicine. While attending Auburn, he married his high school sweetheart, Emily Bond Mallard. Both were proud and vocal War Eagles for life!
Dr. Acree practiced large animal medicine in Jacksonville throughout his distinguished career and owned Meadowmilk Dairy with his brother, also a veterinarian. Howard was active in many professional, civic and service organizations, serving in many leadership roles. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 266, Commander of American Legion Post 137, Chairman of the Duval County American Legion Junior Baseball Program, President of the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Board, Chairman of the Jacksonville Recreation Advisory Board, Vice Chairman of the Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine, Duval County 4H Foundation Sponsor, Board member of Duval County Soil & Water Conservation District, to name a few. He was a deacon & elder of the Ortega Presbyterian Church, member of Sons of the American Revolution and Sons of Confederate Veterans, Kiwanis, Rotary and the Florida Yacht Club.
Howard was predeceased by his wife, Emily Mallard Acree and his grandson, E. Howard Acree, III. He is survived by his children; Bonny A. Dunn (Steve), Joan A. Israel (Sandy), Patsy A. Johnson (Randy), Dr. E. Howard Acree, Jr. (Debbie) and Charlie M. Acree (Mary); his grandchildren, Peyton D. Suvoski (Stan), Robert H. Dunn, David S. Dunn (Madeleine), George A. Israel, IV (Leigh), Emily I. Foley (Dave), Tyler J. Turnbull (Alex), Alison J. Hieb (Matt), Brittany L. Acree, Chase Acree and Alexandria Acree; 10 great-gradchildren; brothers Cecil W. Acree, Jr. and Dr. James A. Acree. The family would like to thank the Windsor of Ortega for the loving care he received.
A private graveside service is planned for Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Duval County 4H Foundation, 1010 N. McDuff Ave, Jacksonville, FL., 32254.
Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERSIDE MEMORIAL PARK & FUNERAL HOME, 7242 Normandy Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32205. Please leave words of comfort at www.hgriversidefuneralhome.com.
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Published by Florida Times-Union from Mar. 19 to Mar. 22, 2020.

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March 24, 2020

Dr. Acree was a wonderful man, our long time vet and my mother's neighbor. He had a great sense of humor and raised a lovely family. He will be missed. Thinking of this family and hoping they know how much we appreciated him.
Kate Fisher Levitz

March 24, 2020

Your dad was such a kind and caring man. He was a wonderful vet as well. As an adult and parent I often wonder how Dr. and Mrs. Acree felt about kids taking a shortcut through their yard from Montgomery Place to Shadowlawn and beyond. We would run up Mrs. Rientz's driveway and over that bent over piece of fencing into the Acree's yard. Looking back, they must not have minded our intrusions. Certainly a man who could fence cows could have fenced his young neighbors out of his yard. He knew we needed to learn how to play with each other so we turned into good adults. Thanks for not fixing the fence and being such a great example to those who knew you.

Betsy Harrell DuBose

March 23, 2020

Sending my love and prayers to all of the Acrees. To the Harrells, the Acrees have always been like family. We cherish our memories of many good times spent together. In more recent years, I enjoyed visiting with your dad at The Windsor. I'm glad he and my mom were able to see one another and reminisce about the good old days. Your dad was a great man; may you celebrate his life as you mourn his passing. He will surely be missed, but I'm happy knowing he and his beloved Emily are together again. I can still hear both of their distinctive, hearty laughs and it makes me smile. ❤

March 22, 2020

God bless all the family of this wonderful man.

Robert Leedy

March 22, 2020

I wish to send love & condolences to the entire family, especially, Bonny, Joan, Patsy, Howard Jr., & Charlie. As a kid growing up, the Acrees were like family to me and Emily & Howard were like my second parents. I have so many fond memories throughout my young life - the backyard oyster roasts, the Augusts at the Beach, visits to the dairy, and the many weekends I spent with them at the house on Shadowlawn. Howard was a great father and a very grounding figure in the family. He offered many life lessons to young Howard Jr. & me. I will always remember his infectious laugh and good demeanor. We will miss you, Howard (aka "Screwny")!

March 22, 2020

Dear Dr. Acree family, For many years, Dr. Acree was the veterinarian for my dear rescue cats in Confederate Point. His caring and compassion was renowned on the Westside of Jacksonville, Fla. and beyond. He has crossed the Rainbow Bridge and joins the dear pets and their owners in a peaceful place. My deepest condolences. Bonnie Hayflick, St. Augustine, Fla.

March 22, 2020

Dr. Howard Acree will always remain in my mind as a smart, kind, compassionate veterinarian and human. James Fish, Jr., DVM

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