Larry Houston Akers

November 18, 1940 - July 31, 2020

"Larry Houston Akers of Sonora, Ky, 79, went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2020. His loving family surrounded him. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and great grandfather. He was proceeded in death by parents, Powell Barlow Arkers JR. (Boss), and Mavis Kathleen Smith Akers (Kat), brother, Eddie Akers, and grandson, Larry Zane Akers. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Alice Jenkins Akers, two sons, Ryan (Sue) Akers of Sonora, Ky, and Jay (Paulette) Akers of Versailles, Ky, one daughter, Alicia (Terry) Reeves of Sonora, Ky, one adopted son, J.J., 5 grandchildren, Jamie (Maggie) Akers, Mallory (James) Hodges, Haley Reeves, Connor Akers, and Dawson Akers, two great grandsons, Paxton and Kason Akers, and several nieces and nephews. There will be a private family graveside service on Sunday, August 2, 2020." The family request that the memorial contributions be give to Hosparus of Central Kentucky 105 Diecks Dr. Elizabethtown, Ky 42701 or First Baptist Church of Sonora P.O. Box 187 Sonora, Ky. 42776 Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.manakeefuneralhome.com