William Carl Akers, Jr. - "Duke" - was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a friend whose loyalty was without measure. He is survived by his wife, Judy McGonigle Akers; two sons and daughters-in-law, William M. Akers and his wife Mandy Akers, Scott P. Hand and his wife Kristy Hand; two daughters, Judith Anne Akers, and Melinda Akers McNerney and husband Matthew McNerney. Grandchildren and great grandchildren included: Michael Akers, Crystal Akers, Victoria Akers, Traci Akers, Laura Hand, Patrick Hand, and Cameron Akers. Duke would say that he was blessed to have "collected" multiple "adopted" sons, daughters, grandsons and granddaughters. A visitation will take place from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. Services at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. A committal service will follow at Mt. Moriah Terrace Park. Online condolences and memories may be left at www.speakschapel.com. Published in Kansas City Star on April 28, 2011.
William Carl Akers, Jr. - "Duke" - was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a friend whose loyalty was without measure. He is survived by his wife, Judy McGonigle Akers; two sons and daughters-in-law, William M. Akers and his wife Mandy Akers, Scott P. Hand and his wife Kristy Hand; two daughters, Judith Anne Akers, and Melinda Akers McNerney and husband Matthew McNerney. Grandchildren and great grandchildren included: Michael Akers, Crystal Akers, Victoria Akers, Traci Akers, Laura Hand, Patrick Hand, and Cameron Akers. Duke would say that he was blessed to have "collected" multiple "adopted" sons, daughters, grandsons and granddaughters. A visitation will take place from 6-8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington, Independence, MO. Services at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 30, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel. A committal service will follow at Mt. Moriah Terrace Park. Online condolences and memories may be left at www.speakschapel.com. Published in Kansas City Star on April 28, 2011.
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