JAMES PRESTON AKERS

JAMES PRESTON AKERS

JAMES AKERS Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 12, 2010.
AKERS, James "J.P." Preston, age 69, of Winter Haven, Fla., formerly of Essex County, Va., passed away on September 7, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Alice P. Akers; two daughters, Marsha Lupke and her husband, Walter and Kim Blastic and her husband, Karl. He was the owner and operator of Akers Construction for 30 years until his retirement. He took great pride in his work. funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2010 in the Marks-Bristow Funeral Home, Tappahannock. Interment will follow in the Essex Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.


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Peggy Bareford

September 15, 2010

For J. P's family-- You don't know me, but I am a second cousin of J. P's. You'll have my deepest sympathy. My Father, Nazareth and J. P's grandfather, Tommy were brothers. I have done some ancestry research and if you and your girls would like a copy of it. Email me [email protected] Sincerely Peggy Akers Bareford

September 13, 2010

Alice, you and your are in our prayers and thoughts. Your love for God will get you through this difficult time.

Brenda and Colin

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