PARIS, Ill. – Dr. James Harry Acklin, 82, of Paris, Ill., passed away at 6:40 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 23, 2015) at Paris Community Hospital. He retired in 1994 after 34 years of service as a family physician.
He was born on Oct. 12, 1932, in Paris, the son of the late Paul and Pauline (Mason) Acklin. He married Sally Elizabeth Bloss on July 10, 1954, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Paris, and she survives.
Other survivors include two sons, James Mason (Cindy) Acklin of Ogden and William John (Charisse) Acklin of Indianapolis, Ind.; a daughter, Elizabeth Alice "Betsy" (Tim) Ross of Mount Carmel; seven grandchildren, Emily (Justin) Garrett and Anna Acklin, both of Indianapolis, Louis Acklin of Bloomington, Sarah and John Acklin, both of Ogden, Andrew Ross of Carbondale and Alison Ross of Mount Carmel.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Susan Cecelia; and a sister, Cecelia E. "Teedie" Diehl.
Acklin was awarded a cross country scholarship to Eastern Illinois University. He later attended Millikin University before graduating in 1957 from the University of Illinois School of Medicine in Chicago. He served his internship at Cook County Hospital.
After two years in the U.S. Army Medical Corps as part of the Korean War draft, he returned to Paris to join the newly-organized clinic, and spent the rest of his working life in service to his hometown.
He was a member of The Presbyterian Church of Paris where he had served as a deacon, and was also a member of the American Medical Society. He especially enjoyed the fellowship of the Paris Kiwanis Club after retirement. He was a past recipient of the Mayo Middle School Wall of Fame award, and had been named a Paris High School Basketball Fan of the Year.
The most recent addition to the Paris Family Medical Center was named in honor of Dr. Acklin and his former associate, Dr. Shackelford.
As a physician, Dr. Acklin will be remembered for his energy and work ethic, his unfailing aequanimitas, and his deep respect for nurses. His community will remember his universal regard for all people, his desire to give back to his hometown, and his faithful support of local athletics. His family will remember his love of travel and his motorcycles, his spirit for having fun and making memories, and his pride in their accomplishments.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorials be made to the Paris High School Athletic Department, 14040 E. 1200th Rd., Paris, IL 61944.
A memorial service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at The Presbyterian Church in Paris, with the Rev. Rodger Allen and the Rev. Laurie Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Edgar Cemetery.
Memorial visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday at Templeton Funeral Home in Paris, with the family present after 3 p.m.
Visit www.TempletonFuneralHome.com for additional information and to offer online condolences.
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