Oscar R. Akers

Oscar R. (Duck) Akers, 88, of Radford, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 10, 2008. He was born March 31, 2008. Oscar was preceded in death and greeted in heaven by his wife, Edith C. Akers; his parents, Noah and Ocie Akers; his daughter, Nancy Ann Akers Gallimore; and his grandson, Robert L. Gallimore. He was also reunited with his brothers and sisters. Oscar retired from the Lynchburg Foundry Co. after 36 years of service. He was most happy visiting churches and revivals throughout the New River Valley. He was a faithful servant of God and we know he is now shouting in the streets of Gold. Oscar is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Margaret "Peggy" Owens and Earnest "Buddy" Owens, Radford; a son-in-law, Hiley Gallimore, Radford; two granddaughters, Joyce O. Price and husband, William, Blacksburg and Tami O. Dean and husband, Matt, Dublin; one grandson, Earnest "Butch" Owens, Radford; four greatgrandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild also survive. Oscar was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 14, 2008, at the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lee Sarver, the Rev. Frankie Graham and the Rev. Lane Board officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2008, at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford.