Vernon
Alvin Akers (Jackrabbit), 76 of Hiwassee, passed away Friday, February 16,
2018. He was born to Perry and Ollie
Akers of Riner March 1941. Preceding him in death were his parents, siblings,
nieces and nephews.
He
worked for Fred Thompson of Riner from his youth for many years driving a dump
truck and working on the farm. Later he
went to work for Sisson & Ryan Quarry in Shawsville driving a truck where
he worked up until his passing.
He
loved his extended family at Sisson & Ryan and the people at the shooting
matches in Floyd. A very special thank
you to Priscilla (Cookie) Patrick for being such a great friend to not only
Vernon but to all of us at Sisson & Ryan.
To
cherish his memory are his wife Marna; daughter, Donna Alice Akers Lazenby; many
friends and family.
Funeral
service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Pleasant Valley
Church of the Brethren with Pastor Roy Turpin officiating with interment to
follow in the White Rock Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. prior to the
service.
In
lieu of flowers you may make donations to your local animal shelter in Vernon’s
name.
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