Akers, Terry Dwayne

Terry Dwayne Akers, 55, of Christiansburg, Va., passed away on Monday, October 18, 2010. He was born on August 12, 1955, in Christiansburg, Va., the second of three sons born to Kenneth and Stella Akers.

A lifelong resident of Christiansburg, Mr. Akers worked for 33 years at Wolverine Gasket Company, retiring in 2007. He was a member of the Christiansburg Church of the Brethren and was dedicated to his community, serving as a member of the Christiansburg Rescue Squad from 1994 until his health deteriorated at which time he was awarded life membership.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Akers. His survivors include his loving wife of 34 years, Debbie; the lights of his life, his son, United States Army Captain, Dr. Troy Akers and his wife, Nancy, of Savannah, Ga.; daughter, Amber Akers, of Christiansburg, Va.; his little princess, granddaughter, Mollie Akers, of Savannah, Ga.; his mother, Stella Akers, of Christiansburg, Va.; brothers, Doyle Akers (Linda), of Lady Lake, Fla., and Mark Akers (Margie), of Christiansburg, Va.; mother-in-law, Jean Trump, of Christiansburg, Va.; brother and sisters-in-law, Eddie Trump (Paulette), of Christiansburg, Va., Kathy Harvey, of Blue Ridge, Va., Shelby Main (Donald), of Christiansburg, and Jerry Trump (Sue), of Christiansburg. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give special thanks to the Carilion NRVMC CCU nursing staff for their exceptional care.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 21, 2010, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Service. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2010, in the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Pastor Neal Turner and Mr. Mitch Semones. Interment in Sunset Cemetery will be private.

Flowers will be accepted however the family sincerely requests memorials be made to Dwelling Place Christian Fellowship, 3325 N. Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073 or to Christiansburg Church of the Brethren, 310 S. Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Va. 24073.

Arrangements are being conducted by Horne Funeral Service & Crematory, Christiansburg, Va., 540-382-2612. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com.