Ernest Collins Akers

Ernest Collins (Pee Wee) Akers, 77, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with Our Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 30, 2009. He was born in Roanoke on March 30, 1932, son of the late Willford Henry, and Beatrice Aliff Akers. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack Akers, Norman Akers, George Akers and Daviness "Bud" Akers; and sisters, Kathleen Wright and Hazel Simmons. Mr. Akers served in the United States Army in the Korean War. He retired in August of 1995 from Lewis Gale Hospital after 44 years and five months of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Joyce A. Akers; sons, Michael Ernest Akers and Kevin Todd Akers; daughters, Tammy Sue Akers and Penny Lynn Akers; grandson, Cody Akers and his fiancée, Jennifer; granddaughter, Brandy Davies and her husband, Stephen; and a sister, Freda Von Cannon, of Asheboro, N.C. Funeral service will be held at noon on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel. Pastor Ronnie Palmer will officiate and interment with Military Honors by the DAV Honor Guard will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends and family are invited to gather and honor Pee Wee's life from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909.