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Hunter Akers Obituary
He was born in Roanoke, May 5, 1934, the son of the late Hunter H. Sr. and Lois Nininger Akers.
He was a United States Navy Veteran, having earned the rank of LTJG, a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, retired in 1992 after 32 years of service, with the last being in the Lycra department of the former E.I. DuPont of Waynesboro and was a long time member of the Waynesboro Elks Lodge 2270.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, W. Hennie Akers; his two daughters, Cynthia Spangler and her husband, Thomas, of Richmond, and Tamara Horning and her husband, Barry, of Chillicothe, Ohio; six grandchildren, Sara Beth Horning O'Rourke and her husband, Aaron, Jaimie Horning, Paul Horning, Hunter Spangler, Kemp Spangler, and Peyton Spangler; a brother, Wallace Brown Akers and his wife, Stephanie, of Purcellville; as well as two nieces and a number of cousins.
Following cremation, a memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2011, at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, by Pastor Eric Childers, followed by a memorial service by the Waynesboro Elks Lodge 2270.
Military Rites will be provided by Stuarts Draft VFW Post 9339.
A private family inurnment will follow at a later date.
Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren and friends attending the service.
There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association Central Virginia, 3025, Berkmar Drive #7 Charlottesville,VA 22901 or the Waynesboro Elks Lodge 2270, P.O. Box 246, Waynesboro, VA 22980.
Family and friends may send condolences and sign the guest book at www.reynoldshamrickfunealhomes.com
This obituary was originally published in the News Virginian.
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January 20, 2011
So sorry to hear about Hunter's passing. He was a good and kind friend--and will be missed.
Hennie, May God bless you and your family at this passing.
Jack & Leona Bittner, Lake Monticello, Virginia
Michael and Jan Sproles
January 7, 2011
We are praying for your family during this difficult time. We are praying for the peace of God, which passes all understanding, to keep your hearts and minds, in Christ Jesus. Love you.
Joy Fitzgerald
January 7, 2011
If there ever was a Gentleman it was Hunter.Hennie my heart broke when I heard that he had passed.He was and still is a very special friend.My heart and love goes out to you,he surely will be missed by all that knew him
Garry Fox
January 7, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Akers passing. It was my pleasure to have known him.
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Zelma Hedrick Harris
January 7, 2011
Please accept condolences from me, and on behalf of my father, L. Ray Hedrick. Hunter's parents were great friends of my parents and fellow worshippers at Christ Lutheran in Roanoke. The Akers were always so kind to me in the years I grew up in Roanoke. May you find peace in your faith, and in wonderful memories of Hunter.
Jennifer McDonad
January 7, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Akers. I remember him from his visiting his father at Knollwood. He was such a deliteful gentlemen with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by al who knew him.
Tricia Horning
January 6, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you & praying God will comfort you as only He can.
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