Robert H. Ackinclose Jr.

Mr. Robert (Bob) H. Ackinclose Jr., a longtime resident of Palm Beach County, Fla., died April 22, 2008 in Blairsville, Ga., after a short illness. He was owner of Master's Electric in Blairsville.

Bob was born in Pittsburg, Pa., on April 22, 1942 and moved to Palm Beach County in 1955 with his parents, Claire and Robert Ackinclose Sr. He attended local schools and graduated from Palm Beach High in 1960. He won a football scholarship to Florida State University and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He will be remembered as a long time member of IBEW Local 323 and was involved in the electrical business for many years before moving to Blairsville six years ago and starting his own business.

He is survived by his children, Leigh Meneses of Jefferson, GA., Benjamin Ackinclose of Jefferson and Robert Ackinclose of Braselton, Ga.; sister, Patricia Farrell of Palm Beach Gardens; niece, Kelly Farrell; nephew, Kip Farrell. He leaves behind nine precious grandchildren, Alec, Arynn, Alyssa, Manny, Lorena, Casey, Mallory, Cameron and Caitie.

A Celebration of life service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that memorials may be made to your favorite charity in memory of Mr. Ackinclose.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements. You may send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome. com.