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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Shannon Wilson
May 8, 2010
Pat will be greatly missed and we send our love to Wanda & family. Shannon Wilson
May 7, 2010
Dear Wanda,
We were saddened to learn of your loss. May God bless you with His healing love.
David & Jeane Pemberton
Sandi and Gordon Calhoun
May 6, 2010
Miss Wanda, Donna, Joe, Debbie, Van, Courtney, Jen, Elizbeth, and Trey,
Its times like these that make us all realize all the special times that special people like Mr. Akers has given to all. He spent his life touching many lives, serving his community and loving his family. We were sorry to hear of his passing and please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
May 4, 2010
Wanda - Pat was a special friend to Carl- He enjoyed so much the days they worked together at Reynolds-What precious memories you and your family have of a special person and the many lives he touched--Wanda I can say from my own expierence that GOD is GOOD HE will take care of you Your friend, Betty
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David and Lora Brands
May 3, 2010
Donna, Joe, Jennifer, Courtney and all of Mr. Akers' family, Please accept our sympathy at this time of sorrow. We know that Pat was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all those around him and will be missed by all whose life he touched.
May 3, 2010
Please accept our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy at the passing of your fine husband, father and grandfather. At this sad time, be comforted by Pat's long life, well lived. He has been surrounded by love. He was a lucky man.
Love from all of us to the family.
Marty & Sandy Michelsen
Kalispell, MT
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Susan and Don Burnette
May 3, 2010
Debbie and Van, Elizabeth and Trey and family,
Sending you our deepest sympathy and much love. You and your mom and the entire Akers family will be in our thoughts and prayers this week.
With love and friendship always,
Dubie and Donnie
Missie (Murdock) & John Kates
May 3, 2010
Wanda, Debbie, Donna, Van, Joe, Courtney, Jennifer, Elizbeth, and Trey,
We are thinking of you today and wishing that there was some way that we could ease the pain that death of such a close loved one brings with it.
Please take comfort in the fact that Pat did not suffer or linger in discomfort. That is truly a blessing.
May you be comforted by your great memories of the happy times that you spent together. He was a wonderful, wonderful man.
Danny & Betty Helen Lewis
May 3, 2010
Donna, Joe, Jennifer, Courtney and all of Mr. Akers' family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time, and in the days and weeks ahead as you face the challenges of transition. May your many memories of a life well lived be of comfort to each of you as well.
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