George E. Akright, 79, of Hull, Illinois, passed away at 4:47 AM Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal.
Mr. Akright was born July 14, 1934, in Hull, IL to Charles Lyle and Katherine Alberta Menger Akright.
He was previously married to Mildred Robbins. Mr. Akright later married Jane Nelson on April 17, 1989 in Hannibal, MO. She survives.
Other survivors include 4 children, Jeff Akright of Liberty, MO, James Akright of Florence, South Carolina, Teresa Schultz (Herb) of New Canton, IL, and Cathy Akright of St. Louis, MO, 1 Step-Son, Louis Goodwin (Mariah), 3 Brothers, Donald Akright, Gerry Akright (Barb) and Richard Akright (Carla), 3 Sisters, Mary McKay (Raymond), Lou Yates (Carl) and Sharon Lovelace (Jim), 13 Grandchildren, Sarah, Riley, Bailey, Jase, Emily, Logan, Autumn, Ashlyn, Avery, John, Dakota, Ameren and 1 expectant grandson, due in October. Other survivors include several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents,1 brother; Charles Edward Akright, 1 nephew; Rocky Akright and 1 niece; Sarah Roth.
Mr. Akright retired from the Continental Cement Company of Hannibal, MO as a welder after 24 years of service. He loved to garden and raise tomatoes. George's pride and joy was his John Deere 425 lawn tractor. He loved to mow his own and his neighbors' lawns. George never knew a stranger and once you met him you never forgot him. If you were in need he would try to find a way to help even if it meant that he denied himself. He was a great man of many talents. He loved artwork, which he has shared across three states. Most of all he loved his kids and grandkids. He loved to spend time with them and his fur friend, Fred, who was very special to him. George left his mark on everyone's life that knew him. He was loved beyond words and will be missed by all.
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Rev. Tim Goodman will officiate. Burial will be at Akers Chapel Cemetery in Pike County, Illinois.
Mr. Akright was born July 14, 1934, in Hull, IL to Charles Lyle and Katherine Alberta Menger Akright.
He was previously married to Mildred Robbins. Mr. Akright later married Jane Nelson on April 17, 1989 in Hannibal, MO. She survives.
Other survivors include 4 children, Jeff Akright of Liberty, MO, James Akright of Florence, South Carolina, Teresa Schultz (Herb) of New Canton, IL, and Cathy Akright of St. Louis, MO, 1 Step-Son, Louis Goodwin (Mariah), 3 Brothers, Donald Akright, Gerry Akright (Barb) and Richard Akright (Carla), 3 Sisters, Mary McKay (Raymond), Lou Yates (Carl) and Sharon Lovelace (Jim), 13 Grandchildren, Sarah, Riley, Bailey, Jase, Emily, Logan, Autumn, Ashlyn, Avery, John, Dakota, Ameren and 1 expectant grandson, due in October. Other survivors include several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents,1 brother; Charles Edward Akright, 1 nephew; Rocky Akright and 1 niece; Sarah Roth.
Mr. Akright retired from the Continental Cement Company of Hannibal, MO as a welder after 24 years of service. He loved to garden and raise tomatoes. George's pride and joy was his John Deere 425 lawn tractor. He loved to mow his own and his neighbors' lawns. George never knew a stranger and once you met him you never forgot him. If you were in need he would try to find a way to help even if it meant that he denied himself. He was a great man of many talents. He loved artwork, which he has shared across three states. Most of all he loved his kids and grandkids. He loved to spend time with them and his fur friend, Fred, who was very special to him. George left his mark on everyone's life that knew him. He was loved beyond words and will be missed by all.
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Rev. Tim Goodman will officiate. Burial will be at Akers Chapel Cemetery in Pike County, Illinois.
George E. Akright, 79, of Hull, Illinois, passed away at 4:47 AM Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal.
Mr. Akright was born July 14, 1934, in Hull, IL to Charles Lyle and Katherine Alberta Menger Akright.
He was previously married to Mildred Robbins. Mr. Akright later married Jane Nelson on April 17, 1989 in Hannibal, MO. She survives.
Other survivors include 4 children, Jeff Akright of Liberty, MO, James Akright of Florence, South Carolina, Teresa Schultz (Herb) of New Canton, IL, and Cathy Akright of St. Louis, MO, 1 Step-Son, Louis Goodwin (Mariah), 3 Brothers, Donald Akright, Gerry Akright (Barb) and Richard Akright (Carla), 3 Sisters, Mary McKay (Raymond), Lou Yates (Carl) and Sharon Lovelace (Jim), 13 Grandchildren, Sarah, Riley, Bailey, Jase, Emily, Logan, Autumn, Ashlyn, Avery, John, Dakota, Ameren and 1 expectant grandson, due in October. Other survivors include several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents,1 brother; Charles Edward Akright, 1 nephew; Rocky Akright and 1 niece; Sarah Roth.
Mr. Akright retired from the Continental Cement Company of Hannibal, MO as a welder after 24 years of service. He loved to garden and raise tomatoes. George's pride and joy was his John Deere 425 lawn tractor. He loved to mow his own and his neighbors' lawns. George never knew a stranger and once you met him you never forgot him. If you were in need he would try to find a way to help even if it meant that he denied himself. He was a great man of many talents. He loved artwork, which he has shared across three states. Most of all he loved his kids and grandkids. He loved to spend time with them and his fur friend, Fred, who was very special to him. George left his mark on everyone's life that knew him. He was loved beyond words and will be missed by all.
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Rev. Tim Goodman will officiate. Burial will be at Akers Chapel Cemetery in Pike County, Illinois.
Mr. Akright was born July 14, 1934, in Hull, IL to Charles Lyle and Katherine Alberta Menger Akright.
He was previously married to Mildred Robbins. Mr. Akright later married Jane Nelson on April 17, 1989 in Hannibal, MO. She survives.
Other survivors include 4 children, Jeff Akright of Liberty, MO, James Akright of Florence, South Carolina, Teresa Schultz (Herb) of New Canton, IL, and Cathy Akright of St. Louis, MO, 1 Step-Son, Louis Goodwin (Mariah), 3 Brothers, Donald Akright, Gerry Akright (Barb) and Richard Akright (Carla), 3 Sisters, Mary McKay (Raymond), Lou Yates (Carl) and Sharon Lovelace (Jim), 13 Grandchildren, Sarah, Riley, Bailey, Jase, Emily, Logan, Autumn, Ashlyn, Avery, John, Dakota, Ameren and 1 expectant grandson, due in October. Other survivors include several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents,1 brother; Charles Edward Akright, 1 nephew; Rocky Akright and 1 niece; Sarah Roth.
Mr. Akright retired from the Continental Cement Company of Hannibal, MO as a welder after 24 years of service. He loved to garden and raise tomatoes. George's pride and joy was his John Deere 425 lawn tractor. He loved to mow his own and his neighbors' lawns. George never knew a stranger and once you met him you never forgot him. If you were in need he would try to find a way to help even if it meant that he denied himself. He was a great man of many talents. He loved artwork, which he has shared across three states. Most of all he loved his kids and grandkids. He loved to spend time with them and his fur friend, Fred, who was very special to him. George left his mark on everyone's life that knew him. He was loved beyond words and will be missed by all.
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Rev. Tim Goodman will officiate. Burial will be at Akers Chapel Cemetery in Pike County, Illinois.
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