Lewis Edward Akers

Lewis Edward Akers born April 12, 1940 passed away April 3, 2015 at NRV Medical Center after a long battle with COPD and recently cancer.

He was preceded by his parents Curgless and Roxie Akers; and brothers, Harold and Donald. He could build anything from framing a house to electrical, plumbing and trim work to building cabinets and birdhouses or a jewelry box and every thing had to be perfect.

Surviving is his wife of almost 56 years, Beatrice Akers; sons Jeffrey (Denise), Darrell (Michele) and Timothy (Tina); numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers James (Sarah) and Sam (Pearl); sisters-in-law, Kathy Akers and Bonnie Katz; as well as brother-in-law, Lucas Reed.

Special thanks to Dr. Julia Hemphill and staff. Thanks to all the doctors and nurses that treated him.

Visitation will be held Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Horne Funeral Home from 12 – 1:30 pm. The funeral service will be held immediately afterward at 2:00 pm at Calvery United Methodist Church, on South Franklin Street, with Reverend Sebert Rorrer officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 1600 S. Franklin St., Christiansburg, VA, Christiansburg Rescue Squad, 100 East Main St., Christiansburg, VA, 24073, Christiansburg Fire Department, 110 Depot St, Christiansburg, VA 24073.