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John Akel Obituary
Myrtle Beach
John Joseph Akel, 66, of Myrtle Beach, passed away Friday afternoon at Grand Strand Hospital.
He was born January 6, 1948 in Cleveland, OH. He moved to the Myrtle Beach area as a young adult. John was best known as co-owner of the Holland House of Pancakes in Myrtle Beach. He enjoyed playing golf with friends, watching his grandsons play football, spending time with his family and cheering on the Buckeyes! John is the son of the late Joseph and Hilda Akel.
He is survived by his son Michael Akel of North Myrtle Beach; son Mark Akel and his wife Cathryn of Myrtle Beach; six grandchildren, Sarah, Stephen, William, Hannah, Thomas and Elizabeth; brother Joseph Essa and his wife Lila, their children Fred, David, and Diane; sister Nadia and her children Betty Ann, Mussa, and Janet; sister Mary and her children Tina, Joey, and Denise; and several great nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM, Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to the V foundation (www.jimmyv.org) or to the Carolina Forest High School football program.
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Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Akel
Robert Shelley
June 24, 2024
John was my friend, never forget at Akels Pancake I think it was The Rolling Stones came in I was sitting with John and others. The group started low key singing then shot off customers joining them. John didn´t recognize them and went told them this wasn´t the grand old opera. I still laugh at this
Robert Shelley
June 25, 2022
My friend John and I have spent many evenings together over Coffee and great conversation. He was outstanding in knowledge. I think of him often.
Nadieh Akel
July 9, 2014
Miss my younger brother so much ! He was a great man so loving
And kind he loved his sons and grandkids he was loved by everyone their! You will always be in our hearts ! Rest in peace john. May your memory be enteral!!
DANA HABECK
July 7, 2014
With deepest sympathy for you and your family during this time. I personally found an encouraging word from the Bible @ 1Cor 1:3,4 "That the God of all comfort will comfort us during our trials"! May your family find peace during this and know you have my deepest regards!
Robert Shelley
July 4, 2014
John was My Friend, Friends are hard to come by, I loved him.
Thomas Isaac
July 3, 2014
I remember John from the Days of the Holland House and he was good friends with My dad (Danny Isaac) May God be with all of the Akel Family at this time
Shane and Amy Wright
July 2, 2014
Mark and family: sending condolences to you all.
Carol Stallings
July 2, 2014
Thoughts and prayers for all the Akel family. John's great smile and kindness to others will always be remembered.
Joshua Julian
July 2, 2014
John you were a friend and a mentor. I am blessed to have known you. You will be deeply missed.
Linda Dellinger
July 2, 2014
To all the Akel family, I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one.Know your hearts are breaking. Blessings sent.With my sympathy, Linda Dellinger
Sam and Janet (Akel) Alley
July 1, 2014
We will miss Uncle John dearly, he was such a sweet and loving person. I am so glad I got to see him recently. We wish we were there with the family to say our farewells. May his memory be eternal.
Calhoun Benton
June 30, 2014
May the many memories of John help you through this time of mourning. John was a friendly and loving man. He was also very giving in his support of Myrtle Beach's athletic groups, especially the younger ones. Once he held a huge pancake dinner/sale to raise money for the Mite Football League teams. It was quite a success as everyone in town knew of his business and it seemed they all came to support him in this endeavor. He will be missed not only by his family, but the many friends he had accumulated over them any years he was here.
Frankie Bellamy
June 30, 2014
Mr. John was a very nice man. Sorry to hear of your loss.
trisha summers
June 30, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss. Love you all
Chester Dunavant
June 30, 2014
Michael & Mark,
We are thinking about you during this time of loss.
Chester & Barbara
David Parenti
June 30, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the Akel family. I was lucky enough to call him friend, I will miss you John.
June 30, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the Akel family. I will miss him dearly and I was lucky enough to call him friend.
Judy Long
June 30, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family, Joe was a wonderful friend to so many, he will surely be missed.
Cathryn Akel
June 29, 2014
He will be greatly missed. So thankful I get to see so much of him grow in his grandchildren and two amazing sons.
Ann Engelhard
June 29, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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