Lindell Akers of Belgrade, Missouri was born on March 1, 1927 in Caledonia, Mo., a son to the late John Thomas Akers and the late Muriel E. (Furry) Akers. On December 25, 1949, Lindell was united in marriage to Bertha Lou Dennis and they shared nearly sixty years together. Lindell passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the age of 92.
In addition to Lindell’s father and mother, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bertha Lou; son, Mark Lyn Akers; two brothers: Gracin Akers and Carl Akers; father-in-law and mother-in-law: James and Eva Dennis; three nieces and two nephews: Michael Akers, Cathy Censky, Norma Perrin, Dale Dennis and Kevin Maxwell.
Survivors include his son, Kim ( wife, Sandra) Akers; daughter-in-law, Sharon Akers; grandchildren: Sean (wife, Tara) Akers, John Akers, Hannah Akers, Zoe Akers and Will Akers; two great grandchildren: Aniya Akers and Ezra Mark Akers; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Akers: brother-in-law, Stanley Jarvis; also surviving are a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Visitation was held on Friday, March 8, 2019 from 4:30 to 8:00 PM and Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the DeClue Funeral Home.
A Funeral Service was conducted on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11:00 AM held at the DeClue Chapel with Pastor Rick Lasley officiating. Honoring Lindell by serving as his pallbearers were Danny Joe Dennis, Rod Dennis, Bruce Akers, Sean Akers, John Akers, and Will Akers. Interment and final prayers were held at Caledonia Methodist Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were respectfully entrusted to the care and direction of the DeClue Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting decluefuneralhome.com
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