AKERS, BALFORD COLLEN “Uncle Rowdy”, age 74, of Fagg, Virginia, died peacefully at his home, Thursday morning, May 22, 2008 with his family by his side.
Born in Montgomery County, VA on April 2, 1934 to the late Freeman and Lucy Early Akers, he was also preceded in death by his, brother, Curtis Akers; and sister, Reba Meredith.
Surviving are his family, Norman and Brenda Woods, Crystal and Jeff and Elija Hicks, Misty, Matthew, Mandy and Dillyn Osborne, Aaron and Esther Woods; brothers, Alvin and Annie Akers of Salem, VA; John Beamer and Elouise Akers of Riner, VA; George and Joyce Akers of Fagg, VA; Raymond and Charlotte Akers of Riner,VA; sisters, Beulah Nester of Blacksburg, VA; Beva and Henderson Woods of Fagg, VA; Betty Linkous of Prices Fork, VA, Sister-in-law, Edith Akers Conley of Salem, VA, 35 nieces and nephews, 73 great nieces and nephews, many great-great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Shawsville Rescue Squad, Box 14, Shawsville, VA 24162. The family will receive friends from 6 until 9 Friday, May 23, at the Riverview Holiness Church. Funeral services will be 2 pm Saturday, May 24th in the Riverview Holiness Church conducted by Rev. Ellis Meredith with interment in the Akers Family Cemetery.