David Vernon Akers, Jr.

David Vernon Akers, Jr., 61, of Bastian, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. He was born October 21, 1946, at Bastian, VA, the son of the late Edna Childress and David Vernon Akers, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Thomas Akers. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.

He is survived by two daughters, Cynthis (Cindy) Dufrend and her daughter, Hannah Ingram of Bluefield, W. VA., Beth Collins and husband, Steven, and their children, Tatriana and Kayla; two sisters, Deborah Harman and husband, Jerry, of Bastian, Laurissa Akers, Rocky Gap; adopted sister, Sarah Rogers, Rocky Gap; special friend, Kim Andrews and her children, Tessa, Brittana, Corey, of Bastian.

Graveside services Friday at 11:00 A.M. at the Rose Hill Cemetery, Bastian, by the Rev. Paul Looney officiating. Military rite by Bland V.F.W. Post #7969. The visitation will be Thursday at the Bastian Union Church from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, in charge of arrangements.