Mr. Paul Rodney "Rock" Acey

Paul Rodney “Rock” Acey was peacefully called home by his Lord from the Mississippi State Veterans Home at, 4607 Lindbergh Dr. on Sunday, June, 27. 2015 in Jackson, Mississippi at the age of 82. Paul is survived by his Wife Peggy of 62 years. His four children and their spouses; Michael Acey (Lisa), Pam Acey Sudderth {Alan}, Stan Acey (Elisa), and Tim Acey {Paige}. Rock is also survived by 12 Grand Children and 19 Great Grand Children Paul married Peggy, his high School sweet heart, in Jackson, Mississippi in 1953. Soon thereafter he became the proprietor of the McDowell Road Esso, then the McDowell Road Chevron and retired from Acey’s Texaco also on McDowell Road. Rock served the folks of Jackson for 47 years. Paul Acey not only repaired folk’s automobiles, he “raised” many a young person in this community also. Many a mechanic now working in the Jackson area began their career at “Acey’s” He was a Street Rod Enthusiast; Paul was a charter member and Past President of the Mississippi Street Rod Association. He was made a lifetime member of the NSRA #2170. He served as the NSRA Mississippi Rep for many, many years. He is considered a grandfather to street rodding for making contributions to the sport that others will emulate for a long time. His most cherished honor was when he was inducted in to the MS Street Rod Hall of Fame. Paul regularly attend First Baptist of Byram , until his illness. Paul was a veteran of the Korean conflict. Visitation and services will be held at the Chancellor Funeral Home located in Byram, MS at 7225 Siwell Road as follows: Tuesday, June 30th visitation hours will be from 5 pm until 8 pm. Additional visitation will be held from 12 pm until 2 pm on Wednesday, July 1st with services to follow at 2:00pm. Street Rodders and Hot Rodders are encouraged to bring their cars and celebrate the life of this man so many called “friend” as our Daddy never met a stranger! The family appreciates donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice and the Wounded Warrior Foundation in Paul’s name in lieu of flowers.