G. Les Ackley, 92, of Warren, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 6:28 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Heritage Pointe in Warren.

He was born on February 23, 1934, in Greene County, Ohio, the son of Grover Elwood Ackley and Olive (Steele) Ackley and attended Xenia High School in Greene County. On January 1, 1955, he married Ruthann Brubaker in Warren, Indiana.

Les worked for many years at Fisher Body in Marion, Indiana, in quality control and also spent time at RCA. He was a charter president of Jaycee's when the organization was formed in Warren. He cherished time with his family and enjoyed traveling and taking vacations. Les shared many jokes and stories with his family and friends, always adding embellishments along the way.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Ruthann Ackley; his daughter, Michele Heaston, of Markle, IN; his son, Steve (Kara) Ackley of Uniondale, IN; his daughter-in-law, Cammy Ackley of Uniondale, IN; grandchildren, Nicole (Adam) Rooks of Indianapolis, IN, Leslie (Jessie) Fowler of Noblesville, IN, Stacy Campbell (Josh) of Bluffton, IN, Tyler (Jennifer) Heaston of Lafayette, IN, Jasmine Beekman of Markle, IN, Cole Ackley of Fort Wayne, IN, Logan Ackley of Ossian, IN, Kaden Ackley of Indianapolis, IN; and great grandchildren, Dylan Campbell, A.J. Heaston, Madison Heaston, Rian Heaston, Braylon Beekman, Brynnlee Beekman, Baylor Beekman, Kaikela Kaohi, Daxton Rooks, Braddock Rooks, Lincoln Fowler, and Charlotte Fowler.

Les was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Mike Ackley; and his sisters, Eleanor, Betty, Janet, June, Kathryn and Patty.

Family and friends may gather to share memories during visitation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Heritage Pointe of Warren, 801 N Huntington Ave., Warren, Indiana. A celebration of life service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Gerald Moreland officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Warren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Warren, P.O. Box 344, Warren, IN 46792.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren.