H.R. Ackett

Obituary of H.R. Ackett H.R. "Randy" Ackett, 76, of Lake Panasoffkee, FL, passed away June 21, 2012 at his home after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was a lifelong resident of Florida. His 35 year career in law enforcement began as Deputy Sheriff with Leon County Sheriff's Department, with Florida Highway Patrol including aide to Governor Haydon Burns, Department of Corrections Investigator, Instructor/Training Manager. Randy was awarded the highest award, Knight Commander Medal of Valor, by the Knights of Michael the Archangel Police Legion for his unselfish rescue of a woman whose vehicle had been blown off the Skyway Bridge during a storm. He was a lifelong member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 46, Lakeland, FL, and served as President of the Lion's Club, Temple Terrace, FL. Preceded in death by his parents, Kay and Howard Ackett, his grandmother, Myra S. Dodge, and his son-in-law, John Schlichting. Randy is survived by his beloved partner, Nancy Palmer; daughters, Rhonda (Addison) Roan of Lakeland, FL, and Laura Schlichting of Lakeland, FL; grandchildren, Philip Lamar of Lake Panasoffkee, FL, Wayne (Ashley) Clemons of Lake Butler, FL, Kris Clemons of Orlando, FL, and Brandi (Todd) Jackson of Lakeland, FL; great-grandchildren, Kailey Jackson of Lakeland, FL, and McKenzie and Kierston Clemons of Lake Butler, FL; aunt, Betty Bowers, and cousin, Gayle Bowers of Carson City, NV, and half-sister, Lucy Nelson of Marietta, GA. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no services and he will be cremated. Because of his lifelong love of water, boating, water skiing, swimming, and his loyal dogs, his ashes along with those of his dearly loved dog, Fawn, will be scattered at sea. With a grateful heart, Randy and his family wish to thank his loyal friends, his CNA, Patricia Williams, and caring staff of Cornerstone Hospice for their love and devotion. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson Foundation and SPCA of Polk and Sumter Counties.