Marvin Lee (Gene) Akers, 66, of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 18, 2012, with his family by his side.
He was born on February 10, 1946. He is preceded in death by his father Marvin J. Akers and brother Cecil (Buddy) Jones.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 46 years, Mary Y. Akers. He is also survived by his children & their spouses, Lisa & Bruce Altis of Shawsville, Tammy & Paul Hester of Christiansburg and Robbie & Mandy Akers of Christiansburg; his grandchildren & spouses Adam & Andrea Altis, Brandi & Greg Rettig, Noah Akers, Alliyah Akers, and Abigail Hester; and great-grandchildren Brandon Rettig, Tristan Smith, Kaycen Rettig and Wyatt Altis. He is also survived by his mother, Beulah Akers of Elliston; and his brother, Jerry Akers of Christiansburg.
Family will receive family and friends on Monday August 20, 2012 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg VA. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Open Door Baptist Church, Christiansburg VA, conducted by Pastor Mike Johnston and Rev. Ronald King with interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.