James Acord, 82, of Hillsboro died Feb. 24, 2018, at his home. Mr. Acord was a grocer, working more than 41 years at Kroger, National, and Schnucks grocery stores, and was a member of U.F.C.W. Local 665. He served with the Missouri National Guard and was a member of First Baptist Church of De Soto, where he also served as a deacon. Born July 9, 1935, in St. Louis, he was the foster son of the late Fay and Rolla “Rohl” Byron.
He is survived by his wife: Ellen Maxine (Haverstick) Acord; three children: Ellen (Mark) Akins of De Soto, Michele (Tim) Ahlers of Hillsboro and Marleisa (Gabe) Amsden of Crystal City; and four grandchildren: James (Stephanie) Akins, Jordan Akins, Cody Dierkes, Colin Dierkes, Preston Amsden and Molly Amsden.
He was preceded in death by a son-in-law: Dennis Dierkes.
Visitation is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main St., in De Soto. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at the funeral home, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Jeremy Muniz. Burial is in the Woodlawn Cemetery in De Soto. Arrangements are under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.