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Hugh Akers Obituary
He was predeceased by his first wife, Alice Akers, his son, Benjamin Akers, and a daughter, Lea Akers.
Survivors include his wife, Susie Helms Akers of Panama City; his children, Hugh Akers III (Carol) of Tampa, Fla., Howard Akers (Tammy) of Quitman, Ga., Denise Johnson (Dane) of Fleetwood, N.C. and Renee Hudson (Bobby) of Cohutta, Ga.; his grandchildren, Kristen Deel (Scott), Grant Hudson (Kyndall), Brent Hudson (Alissa), Charlie Akers and Alexandra Kindred; and his great-grandchild, Logan Brady.
A funeral service will begin at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at the Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Beck officiating and full military honors offered by the U.S. Air Force. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until service time at 3.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Panama City, 903 E. Fourth St., Panama City, FL 32401.
Funeral Home
2403 Harrison Ave.
Panama City, Fla. 32405
850-763-4694
www.kentforestlawn.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Hugh Akers
Rhonda (Thomas) Taylor
June 15, 2011
Howard, I am sorry to hear about your father. You and your family will be in our prayers. May God's support and love rain down on you and your family.
Alicia Stokes Hollomon
June 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Shelia (Myers) Murphy
June 9, 2011
My deepest condolences to your family. I pray God will comfort your family during this time of sorrow.
Tammy Batson D'Lugin-Monroe
June 8, 2011
Howard,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family have always held a special place in my heart and memories of Panama City.
Kind Regards,
Tammy Batson D'Lugin-Monroe
Jo Ann Bolton
June 8, 2011
To my dear, dear friend Denise, and all the Akers family. Jesus hears the prayers of your heart just as clearly as He hears the prayers others are lifting up for you. I have very fond memories of Hugh, and the pride he had in proudly serving his country. May he rest in peace. You are all in my prayers as you grieve your loss.
Chris Cronwell
June 8, 2011
With deepest regrets to the Aker family on the loss of a great and patriotic man, our prayers go out to you all. The Cronwell’s
Cynthia Tinsley-Nemeth
June 8, 2011
Condolences ot the Akers family you will be in my prayers during this difficult time.
Kevin Lyles
June 7, 2011
Please accept my most heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father. I hope your memories of him will be of some comfort to you all during this most difficult time. God Bless.
Anita Mitchell-Brown
June 7, 2011
In times like this we are trustin God and to know that Only God Can See You Through! A CLASSMATE OF HOWARD.
Jill Van Zant
June 7, 2011
Condolences to the Akers family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God bless you all.
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