Acie E Gwaltney, 89, resident of Marion, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Parkway Manor Skilled Care in Marion IL. Acie was born October 15, 1936, in Elderado, Il to the late Acie Sr. and Jessie Mae (Quisenberry) Gwaltney. He was an electrician by trade, was an avid golf enthusiast, loved bass fishing with his son Doug, and spent his spare time reading. 
He is survived by his son Douglas Eugene and his wife, Billie Kaye Gwaltney of Marion, Grandchildren; Erica Marie Gwaltney-Waer (Daniel), Letitia Lynn Watson, Samantha Renee Gwaltney, Joshua LaRue Gwaltney, and Jacob Stephen Gwaltney, Great Grandchildren; Briauna Dezirae Ruger, Korryn Marie Ruger, Natalie Madison Ruger, Madalynn Alyssa Watson, Stone lee Watson, Gage Elias Watson, Micah Stephen Gwaltney, Mazi Acie Gwaltney, Emma Marie Gwaltney, and Sophie Eva Romero Gwaltney, Great Great-Grandchildren; Sage Pearson and Kamden Pearson. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his wife Donna Sue (FroHock) Gwaltney, three sons; Acie Gene, Stephen LaRue, And Damon Acie Gwaltney, and seven siblings; Nova Caraway, Anna Fae Graham, Becky Clatford, Rosemary Mitchell, Melford Gwaltney, James Gwaltney, and Harold Gwaltney. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Vickery Funeral Chaple 416 W. Elm St. Equality, Il with the Rev. Matt Crain officiating. Visitation will be 11:00 to service time on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Burial will be in Loyd Cemetery near Equality. 
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family via the website www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com