Acy Lavance Touchton, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son-in-law, uncle, brother in-law, friend and mentor, passed away at home in Tarpon Springs on August 2, 2020 at 12:39 am. He was predeceased by his parents, Rufus Aaron and Ruth Geneva Touchton, son, Brent Lavance (Lisa), Brothers, Rufus, Cleveland, Maurice and Johnny. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Teresa Zembillas Touchton, Daughter Tamara Black (Jimmy), Nephew/Son-Like Pat Touchton, Nieces/Daughters-like Jeannette Gialousakis (Cortney), and Christina Gialousakis, Granddaughters Jennifer Curls (Rob), Samantha Breithaupt (Wes), Ashley Touchton, Great Grandchildren Riley, Robby and Lucas, sisters Louise Hutchinson and Janice Emerson (Larry), mother & father in-law Mike and Cleopatra Zembillas, sister in-laws Kally, Xanthy, Kay (Kenny) and brother in-law Nick (Justine), many special nieces and nephews and so many other friends that loved him.
Acy was born in Perry, Florida on June 6, 1939 and raised in Largo/St. Petersburg in Pinellas County. Acy began working at an early age in downtown St. Petersburg squeezing fresh carrot juice at a vegetable stand for the patrons, then as a gas station attendant and helped his father manage an orange grove. Graduated high school in Largo, class of 1957. Began his career as a surveyor with Harry Marlow Surveying for 15 years, then joined Pinellas County Government for 33 years as a surveyor, areas supervisor and engineer inspector. Acy was a man of many talents and much knowledge, there was nothing that he couldn't do or fix, from working on cars as a mechanic or body work, building homes, gardening, woodworking and he could always make something broken, fixed. He mostly enjoyed being with family and friends, loved the outdoors fishing, hunting or just fiddling with something. He truly was a man of greatness, loyalty, soft spoken, gentleness, compassionate, helpful, knowledgeable, courageous, strong, admirable, disciplined, humble, kind and most of all a loving man. He was Loved & Respected by everyone and he will be truly, truly be missed by so many His footprints he leaves behind will always be remembered.
Viewing will be held at Dobies Funeral Home in Tarpon Springs on August 6, 2020 from 4 pm to 6 pm.
Maria Moschopoulou (Theonis' daughter) (aunt )
August 3, 2020, 12:00 am
Me dear cousins , we wish you a lot of patience and strong faith ! My aunt was loving you and I beleive that she will wants to see you strong and full of hopes for your future.Lets remember her beauty !!!
Arvanitis Family (Friends of family )
August 3, 2020, 12:00 am
Memory Eternal
Deb Marlow (Friend)
August 3, 2020, 12:00 am
With much love our Thoughts and prayers for Theresa and family ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™RIP Acey until we see you again! We love you – Deb and Ron
Denise Gompers (Friend of wife)
August 4, 2020, 12:00 am
My heart goes out to Teresa, her family and Acy’s family. You can tell how much he was loved and appreciated by everyone who knew him. RIP Acy🙠My thoughts and prayers are with you allðŸ™
Terry Lashley (Niece)
August 4, 2020, 12:00 am
Teresa and family, sending love and prayers for this time this difficult time of loss. Love Stan and Terry Lashley ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ’—
Clara Baity (Co-worker and Friend)
August 5, 2020, 12:00 am
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Teresa and the Toucton family. Acy will be missed and remembered by many. He had a heart of gold. Rest In Peace my friend.
Danice Leal (Friend/Insurance Agent)
August 5, 2020, 12:00 am
I am saddened by the loss of Acy. I met him through my classmate Johnny. I was Acys Insurance Agent and I loved him like I did Johnny. So sorry Theresa for your loss. Now the brothers will be together again. Love ya Danice
Mickey “Lotowicz†Crane (Former coworker)
August 5, 2020, 12:00 am
My deepest sympathy to Teresa and family. Acy was a kind person and a pleasure to know. His ice cream was the best. He will be truly missed. God Bless.
Bob Maxlow (Friend)
August 5, 2020, 12:00 am
Teresa,
I am saddened by Acy's passing. He was a gentle soul, adoring husband, and dedicated to his family. I will pray for you and your family during your time of grief.
May God bless you all.
Darlene Marty (Tracy’s Mother in Law)
August 6, 2020, 12:00 am
My thoughts and prayers are with you Teresa and all of his family today. May his soul and all of the souls faithfully departed Rest In Peace.
Kally Niarchos (Teresa's first cousin)
August 6, 2020, 12:00 am
Teresa mou, Though the miles in our adult life made time together difficult for our whole family, ALWAYS know that each of you were in my heart and thoughts/prayers. I often remember all of us cousins getting together on the weekends and the many birthdays, holidays, etc. How it pains me that you are going through this sadness my younger cousin. Nothing can prepare anyone for this. Reading Acy's heartfelt obituary touched his many wonderful traits, though I'm sure those were only the tip of the iceberg. I know that you, your whole family and friends will Always keep Acy alive because he will be brought up in Daily conversations and thoughts. With that being said, it will ease his temporary absence from yours and everyone's presence…Always talk about him! I truly believe that loved ones continue to be around us, guiding and protecting us. We all will be reunited once again….. I love you Teresa mou! May Acy's memory be eternal! Aoinia tou i mnimi!
Cousin Kally from GA
Zane (Friend)
September 1, 2020, 12:00 am
My Condolences to Theresa and all of those who loved Acy. He was a wonderful man, had a great sense of humor and wit, and was a tremendous pleasure to be around. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to have spent time with him.