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Ray Akers Obituary
April 30, 1929 - November 28, 2017
Perry, GA- On the evening of Tuesday, November 28, 2017, Ray Akers, 88, passed away surrounded by his beloved family.
Ray was born on April 30, 1929 in Leslie, West Virginia to the late John Quincy and Emma Chrisman Akers. A proud Air Force veteran, he served for 28 years including time during the Vietnam and Korean Wars. Later, Ray worked in civil service at Robins Air Force Base in aircraft maintenance and was an avid card player. Ray was a longtime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars where he was the Entertainment Director. He was a tough man except when it came to his beloved family.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Cora Akers, grandson, Dylan Akers, 2 brothers, and 1 sister.
His memory will forever be treasured by his son, Mark Akers of Kathleen; daughters, Jayme Bethea of Warner Robins, Terry Fiore (Pete) of Warner Robins, Kelly Akers (Joe Hollenberg) of Fairfax, Virginia; grandchildren, Austin Bethea, Cara Fiore, Jay Fiore (Debra), Eva Hamlin (Cody), Erica Morales (Ivan); great-grandchildren, Charlotte Hamlin, Savannah Hamlin, and sister, Martha Tilley of Gauley Bridge, West Virginia.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 1, 2017 in Andersonville National Cemetery where Ray will be laid to rest with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be given in memory of Ray Luther Akers to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), 1011 Corder Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088.
Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with Mr. Akers's arrangements.
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Roger Gorman, Jr
January 5, 2021
I served with Ray in the Air Force at 684th AC&W - Arizona in 1956 & 1957; I traveled from Lubbock TX to Fairmont WV and from Rainelle WV to El Paso TX in his new Chevy convertible! I think of him often but have not seen him since the early 1960's. He was a good friend; A lot of memories.
Dave Jones
December 5, 2017
great memorys with Ray in the 19th BW
THOMAS HARRIS CMSGT RET
December 5, 2017
I served with Ray in SAC 19th OMS AT ROBINS and seen him about every day at the base when he worked for civil service. Served his country well. my thoughts and prayers are with the family. RIP MY FRIEND.
Ed Toombs
December 2, 2017
Ray was my boss for a long time when we were in SAC , 19th Bomb Wing. He was a good man and a great Supervisor. His guidance help me in my career. He will be missed. My families thoughts are with you and your family.
Renee Tye
December 1, 2017
I am SO sorry to hear this. Ray was a special man. He was so good to my mama, me and especially Ethan. We love him like a father and grandfather. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
David Bethea
November 30, 2017
Jayme, Austin and all of the family, I am sorry to hear about Ray's passing, and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Alan Chamlee
November 30, 2017
Mark, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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