The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 N. Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 864-224-4343OBITUARYFLAG MR. GRADY ACKER December 22, 1920 - August 23, 2006 ANDERSON, SCMr. William Grady Acker, age 85, of Anderson, SC, husband of the late Evie Coleman 'Babe' Acker, died Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at The Hospice House.Born in Anderson, SC on December 22, 1920, Mr. Acker was a son of the late Joseph Oliver Acker and Cora Bannister Acker. He was the owner and operator of W. G. Acker Candy Company for thirty-five years, retiring in 1985 due to illness. Grady was in the United States Navy during World War II, serving in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea for about 3 years, then went to the Pacific Ocean and then to Okinawa. He was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church that was organized in 1973 in a cattle barn at the Fair Grounds. He served on the deacon board several terms and also served as treasurer for twenty-five years. He is survived by a sister, Helen Brown of Anderson; a nephew, raised in the home, Ronnie Bryant and his wife, Renee and their daughter, Brittany. A very good friend, Ola Lay and several nieces and nephews also survive.In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Frances Shaw and Sarah Smith and a brother, Ralph Acker. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 25, 2006 at 12:00 Noon at Temple Baptist Church officiated by the Reverends Dr. Larry Pearson and Gordon Taylor. Entombment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Anderson with Military Honors.The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday, August 24, 2006 from 6-8 pm. Mr. Acker will be placed in the church at 11:30 pm. The family will be at the home of his nephew, Ronnie Bryant, 2809 Midway Road, Anderson, SC.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Of The Upstate 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.THE MC DOUGALD FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.