Eugene Hendrix Akers

1935 - 2022

Eugene (Gene) Hendrix Akers, 86, of Beaumont, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022. He was born in Beaumont on July 29, 1935, to William Walter Akers and Emelia Gertrude Akers.

Gene graduated from St. Anthony High School. He joined the United States Air Force and served during the Korean War. He also served as a fireman for the City of Beaumont in the 1960s. He later became a proud union Sheet Metal Worker. He was a hard-working man who loved is family and the great state of Texas.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 62 years, Geneva Akers; children, Michael Akers and his wife, Nicki, Michele Kennedy, and Steven Akers; grandchildren, Austin Akers, Connor Kennedy, Cierra Kennedy, Jaden Akers, Jake Ginter, Suzy Ginter, Rylee Ginter, Hayley Visser, Kyle Visser, and Logan Visser; brothers-in-law, Joe Rizzato; Joe Lewis and his wife, Rachel; Roger Lewis and his wife, Brenda; and Ronnie Lewis and his wife, Kay; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Sister Amelia Akers, Bill Akers, Paulina Rizzato, and Jim Akers.

A gathering of Mr. Akers' family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with his funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His interment will follow at Haven of Rest, Beaumont.

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