Harold B. Acton

Harold B. Acton, 77 years old, passed away Friday, March 8, 2013, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.Harold was the fourth child born in Harrison Township to Victor Bruer Acton and Mae F. Peabody Acton on July 1, 1935. He was raised on the family farm where he learned to respect the land and all its creatures. He graduated from Pinnell High School in 1953. He was a member of the Pinnell Purple Dragon basketball team and his love of athletics was passed on to his children and grandchildren. Harold and Norma Jean Acton were married on November 7, 1954, in Dover, Indiana. Throughout their 59 years of marriage Jean was his best friend. They are the parents of Charlotte, wife of Kent Frandsen, and Kenneth, husband of Paula Buntin Acton. Harold was first employed by Martin Gas Company and then Leland Smith Construction. It was while he was working with Smith Construction that Lebanon’s first subdivision was built – Northfield Village In 1963 Harold formed his own company, Acton Building Company, of which he was still actively working at the time of his death. Acton Building Company has built and remodeled many fine homes in Boone County and central Indiana. He was honored to have his son join the company and work by his side for the last 35 years. Harold also was instrumental through his JayCee ties building a shelter house for Abner Longley and by the tennis courts in Memorial Park, both of which are still used today. He and Jerry Kerr laughingly thought they built more Psi Ote floats than the members. Over the years, he built more homecoming and 4th of July floats, musical/play props, post prom walk-ins than he could count. Although he was proud of his children and their spouses, his true twinkle came with the birth of his grandchildren. From the moment they were born, he was their biggest supporter. It didn’t matter whether it was t-ball, three-hole golf, Little League, youth football, Middle/High School basketball, football, golf, through to college football and golf, he was there. He was happiest whether on the sideline, courtside or walking the course and was always planning for the next match or game; rain, shine, or snow. Harold is survived by his wife, children and their spouses, as well as granddaughter Anna Alicia Frandsen, Dayton, Ohio; grandsons Aaron B. Acton, Indianapolis, Andrew K. Frandsen, Indianapolis, and Evan K. Acton, North Canton, Ohio; his sister, Irene F. Urban, Lebanon; and his brothers Charles, Dover, and James of Lebanon. He was a special uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother Roland. Calling will be Myers Mortuary Friday, March 15th, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with services Saturday, March 16th, at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to The Community Foundation of Boone County or the Boone County 4-H Foundation.

Harold B. Acton

March 9, 2013