Charles Edward "C" Akers Jr.

Charles Edward "C" Akers Jr. ABINGDON, Va. Charles Edward "C" Akers Jr., a well-known resident of the Rich Valley section of Washington County, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born April 1, 1929, in Washington County, Va., a son of the late C.E. Akers Sr. and Pearl Kestner Akers. He lived his entire life in Washington County and was a retired mechanic. He had worked several places through the years including Abingdon Dodge, J.C. Vann Equipment Co., Tri-Vann, and Lebanon Equipment. He was a quiet, gentle man who was always helpful to folks and enjoyed country music and eating breakfast out with his friends. He will be sadly missed by his dog, "Brit". He was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include one sister, Annette A. Hay and husband Elmer of Abingdon; three brothers, Leroy D. Akers of Bristol Tennessee, Eugene F. Akers of Bristol Virginia, and Kenneth D. Akers and wife Nellie of Abingdon; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Charles Edward "C" Akers Jr. will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2010, in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry A. Eggers and Pastor Larry Linkous officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:30 p.m. until the time of the funeral service. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010, at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Harold "Dan" Mitchell, Don Wirt, Bob Reynolds, Earl Fogleman, Scott Gobble, Allen Hay, Kenny Akers, and Jimmy Reynolds. Honorary pallbearers will be additional nephews and friends. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:40 a.m. on Thursday. Friends may join the family and pallbearers in the funeral procession or meet at the cemetery. Friends will also be received at the home of Kenneth Akers, 12116 Bow Hunter Drive, Abingdon, at anytime. Frost Funeral Home of Abingdon is honored to serve the family of Mr. Akers and online condolences may be submitted to his family www.frostfuneralhome.com