Thomas Howard Acra

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas Howard Acra, age 66, of Harrison, passed at Shawnee Spring on November 28, 2018. He was born to Harold and Eleanor (nee Rolfes) Acra on July 11, 1952 in Hamilton, OH. Tom was the younger brother to Bill and the older brother of Stephen, Janie, and twins: Raymond and Rita. Tom was very active in Harrison Youth Football and did announcements for many football games. He was also a member of the Son's of the American Legion and cooked a lot of chicken for many of the event's over the years. Tom worked for 40 years at the US Post Office and was also the president of the Union for 20 years. He enjoyed catching up with his neighbor hood and childhood friends at the Coffee Peddlar in Harrison. Tom was a very generous man and much of his generosity was not known to others. He always said "It's a good thing I'm not Rich I would just give all my money away." He gave to many in need and always was there to help out people in the community.

Those left to cherish Tom's memory are his loving daughter Emily (Mark) Koch and cherished grandchildren: Maren, Gia and Vaughn Koch; devoted siblings: Bill (Barbara) Acra, Stephen (Dr. Janet) Acra, Janie Acra, Raymond J (Debbie) Acra, and Rita (John) Murrell. Tom is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Tom only went to a funeral home for two funerals and that was for his parents so a Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 6 PM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Following the Mass family and friends will gather in the cafeteria at St. John's school for food, refreshments and also to share some wonderful memories of Tom. Bring your stories because there will be a microphone for all to share to make everyone laugh and reflect. Burial will be Friday, December 14, 2018 at 10 am at St. John's Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers Tom enjoyed every year taking children shopping through the American Legion. So the family is asking that all donations be made to the American Legion Post 199 and they will be used to take children shopping for the holiday season. You can mail your donation to the funeral home and they will notify the family of your donation. You may also bring it to the service and celebration after and give to a funeral home representative.

The family wants to thank everyone that took time over the past few months to visit Tom in the hospital and nursing home. Your friendship and kindness meant the world to him.

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Mass

DEC 13. 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (EST)

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
508 Park Ave
Harrison, OH, 45030

Gathering of Friends

DEC 13. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EST)

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
508 Park Ave
Harrison, OH, 45030

Graveside Service

DEC 14. 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM (EST)

St John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery
New Biddinger RD
Harrison, OH, 45030

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