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Lee Aker Obituary

Lee Jackson Aker Jr., 43, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 1, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Lee Jackson Aker Sr. He will be sadly missed by his mother and stepfather, Carolyn and James Law; and two brothers, Anthony and Timothy Aker. There will be no formal services. The Aker family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son, Salem, Va., 540-389-5441.

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Published by Roanoke Times on May 4, 2010.

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Lisa Cromer

May 6, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of Jay's passing.I'm sorry we didn't stay in touch.You are all in my prayers.God bless you.My phone number is 540-953-1488,if you want to get in touch.Edith Cromer was my Mom.

Loretta Akers-Pendley

May 5, 2010

Tony & Tim , I just want to tell you again how very sorry i am to hear about Jay . My heart goes out to ya'll & your Mom . Please know that i havent forgotten about you & have tryed for a long time to find ya'll in many different ways but never had any luck . I will miss Jay but i truely hope to hear from you . All of you are in my thought's & prayers.

Crystal Eakin

May 4, 2010

Tim & Tony
Unbelivable --- My heart just sank when I seen this in the paper. My heart, thoughts, love and prayers are with you. It's been a lot of years since I've seen any of you and I am deeply sadden by your loss, Jay was a
a great guy. If you two need anything please contact me. (540)598-6515
Crystal Gilmore

Melissa Franklin- Saunders

May 4, 2010

Tony and Tim, I am very sorry to hear about Jay. I had seen him at Angels of Assisi and talked to him. I remember all the fun times we had running around. Sorry I have not kept in touch but I sure would love for you to contact me please. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Melissa Franklin-Saunders

May 4, 2010

Tim and Tony, I was shocked to hear about Jay. I am so sorry . I can sit and remember all the times we ran around together and had the best time. I have been bad about keeping in touch as well and I am sorry for that. I would really like to get in touch with yah.

LILLIAN AKERS REVIS

May 4, 2010

TIM AND TONY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT J. WE LOST CONTACT WHEN YOUR DAD DIED, BUT YOU ALL ARE MY NEPHEWS AND I LOVE YOU.I ASK GOD TO WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND COMFORT YOU.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

Loretta (monk) Akers-Pendley

May 4, 2010

I am so very sorry to hear of Jay's passing . I remember time's that i would spend the weekend with him & his brother's when his father was alive when we were younger . Please know that you all are in my thought's & prayer's & i hope that the Lord will give you the love & strength during this sad time . Jay will be missed .

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