Larry Isaac Akers, 76, born and raised in Christiansburg, residing in Round Hill, Va., went home to be with his heavenly Father on Jan. 9, 2022.
Larry was preceded in death by his son, Kelly Wade Akers, and brothers and sisters, Calvin, Alvin, Leona, Ruth, Kenneth and Eugene.
He is survived by his sister, Maybelline Holcomb, and his brother, Leon Akers.He was also preceded in death by his beloved doggies, Harley and Sam.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Sharon Oliver Akers; daughters Angelique Lovern and Stephanie Dulaney (Jeff); his treasured grandchildren Cody (Lauren), Kyle, Chelsea, and Holly Berry; great-grandchildren Bennett and Bexley, and a host of family and friends.
Larry served his country in the U.S. Army (Vietnam era); he was a member of Company B – 2nd Battalion, 101st Airborne. He received a National Defense Service Medal for Sharpshooter, Rifle M-14 and Parachutist Badge. He trained in Fort Campbell, Ky.
He loved his Virginia Tech Hokies, Boston Celtics, New York Yankees, Green Bay Packers, and the trips taken on his Harley motorcycles.
Visitation was Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to your local Animal Shelter or SPCA.
