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Ray H. Akers
SPRINGFIELD - Ray H. Akers, 78, of Springfield, passed away at his home on Monday, December 20, 2010.
Ray was born in Chicago, IL. May 26, 1932 to Jean and Ernestine Miller Akers. He married Joyce Aarup on September 21, 1951. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his daughter, Pamela Akers-Wilson, his brother Jay Akers and his sister, Beatrice J. Akers-Lawson. Ray served in the Illinois National Guard.
Ray was a service manager with Certified Equipment Company, then with Hoener Equipment Company and then retiring from Pemco Equipment Company. Ray enjoyed racing and was a sponsor of his brother Jay's race car. He was an avid bowler and golfer.
Surviving are his children; Linda (fiancée' Harvey Frakes) David Akers (companion Christine Clem), Lori Akers (Gary Dolloff), and Glen Akers, grandchildren; Dustin (Sylvia) Cook, Jerry Akers, Matthew Dolloff and Pamela Dolloff, a great granddaughter, Summer Cook, several nieces and nephews, and his dog, Coco.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch & Son Funeral Home 505 E. Allen where visitation will be on Sunday December 26, 2010 from 2-4 pm with additional visitation on Monday December 27, 2010 from 9:00 am until time of funeral services at the funeral home at 10:00 am. Rev. John Miller will officiate. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Please visit the online "Life Remembered Story" at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ray Akers
Penny Foster-McLaughlin
December 27, 2010
If I ever needed anything you were always there to help. I thank you for holding me up off the ground when they were taking Billy out of my house the day he died. You were there for me in one of the worse times in my life and I thank you. You would call me if you knew I was sick to see if I needed anything, you were so kind. I will miss you driving by the house and saying "Love you Baby" and the kiss on the cheek. Love you Ray and I will miss you deeply you were like my second dad.
grumpy
December 26, 2010
I will miss you dear friend.
Lindsay Goodall-Shuff
December 26, 2010
Dear Linda and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Lindsay Goodall-Shuff
December 26, 2010
Dear Glen and family,
I really appreciated the time you took to come to the restaurant to let us know. I enjoyed seeing Jay and you at least once a week. I know he will be missed by all who knew him.
Love,
Sharon & Paul
December 25, 2010
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Ray's passing so would like to extend our condolences at this time since we will be out of town the day of the service.
Tim and Betsy Fuhrmann
Joan & Gene Pankey
December 23, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kristin Berry
December 23, 2010
RIP Uncle Ray, I love you! You and Gpa Jay behave up there...we will miss you dearly.
Karen (Kahne) Shoemaker
December 23, 2010
There will always be a special place in my heart where I remember your Dad. Rest in Peace Ray Akers. I love you.
Lorna Kerchowski
December 23, 2010
Linda and family, i will keep you all in my prayers and may peace be with you.
Jeff and Leslie Moore
December 22, 2010
Ray RIP Dear friend
Don & Donna Padget
December 22, 2010
Sorry to hear of your loss kids. He put more sugar in a cup of coffee than anyone I knew. I remember the night a bunch of us got all dressed up for a dance. Ray had a 38 Ford (x-police car) that was missing the floorboard. He got it up to 35-40 miles an hour and went over the tracks by the old mattress factory (which was full of muddy water) and we all ended up soaked. The girls were sure mad! Happy fishing days Ray.
Lindsey Kunz-Coonrod
December 22, 2010
I will always think of you when I sing "The Little Fishy Song". I love you and will miss you.
Steve Winner
December 22, 2010
Ray was a father, friend and teacher to all of us who knew him and grew up around him. I am what I am today because of him. He taught me how to work on and repair broken things. He will be greatly missed. I've thought about him many time over the years, which would always put a smile on my face.
Lindsey Kunz-Coonrod
December 22, 2010
I will always think of my Uncle Ray when I sing "Little Fishy" song. I will miss you and always love you.
Allen Black
December 22, 2010
Sorry to read of the passing of a schoolmate from Stuart Grade School. I remember Ray and Jay as a pair of very good class mates.
Lauren Kunz / Albert
December 22, 2010
R.I.P uncle Ray. We miss and love you.
Sherrie Akers Kunz
December 22, 2010
Rest In Peace...Uncle Ray...I will see you in heaven!!!
Marilyn Dolloff
December 22, 2010
Lori,Gary,and families, You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May the memories sustain you through
this difficult time, our prayers are with
you. Marilyn and Marvin
Sandy & Rick Gordon
December 22, 2010
I knew Ray for several years not only was he a neighbor, but also one of a great group of my customers from the B&G where I worked for years. He was a wonderful friend to all. I am so sorry for your loss.
Bob & Lynda Dunbar
December 22, 2010
To the Akers family,We are so sorry to hear of Ray's passing.We will say a prayer for him
December 22, 2010
Lori and family-you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Very sorry for your loss. Barb and Terry Chumley, Jacksonville, IL
Linda Green
December 22, 2010
Ray was one of our favorite clients. He would always have a story to tell and was alway so friendly and complimentary about the work our company did. I pray Ray is with God, telling his stories and smiling down at us.
Linda Green and Gary Lyons
Southard Tree Experts, Inc.
Glen Harrell
December 22, 2010
Sorry for your loss he was well liked at certified. That is how I knew him.
Larry,Tidy, Martha Bates
December 22, 2010
dear akers family, We are so sorry to hear about ur father and grandfather passing aways your prayer are with you in ur time of need
joe dyer
December 21, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
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