JOSEPH AKERS, 65 years of age of Raven, VA, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Wellmont Hospice, Bristol, TN following an extended illness. Born in Pikeville, KY, he was the son of the late James and Ollie Akers. Mr. Akers was a member of the United Assembly of God in Seneca, SC, a former heavy equipment operator and was last employed as a meter builder for Itron Electrical Meters in West Union, SC. He was a US Army veteran.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson: Ryan May.

He is survived by his wife, Bureda Freeman Akers, Raven, VA, 2-Step-daughters: Lydia (Chris) Hampton, Raven, VA, Carmela Perkins, Big Rock, VA, 2-Daughters: Rachel Akers, Pikeville, KY, Robin Gillman, Elkhorn City, KY, 1-Sister: Ileane (Carson) Childers, Romulus, Michigan, 3-Brothers: Coy (Nora) Akers, Elorse, Michigan, Ballard (Phyllis) Akers, Madisonville, IN, Jerry (Nancy) Akers, Pikeville, KY, 7-grandchildren: Katlyn Hampton, Isaac Hampton, Caleb Hampton, Jacob Hampton, Chase Keen, Casen Phillips & Courtney Ward

Also, survived by several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Mr. Akers will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grundyfuneralhome.com

Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia is in charge of all arrangements.