Donald D. Akright, 87, of Hannibal, Missouri, passed away at 11:09 PM Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Luther Manor Nursing Home in Hannibal, MO.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 25, 2019 at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home. Pastor Randy Drish will officiate.
Burial with full military rites by Emmette J. Shields American Legion Post #55 will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Hannibal, MO.
Friends and Family are invited to Donald's Life Celebration at a visitation that will be from 10:00 AM until the time of services, Monday at the funeral home.
Donald was born September 28, 1932, in Hull, Illinois to Charles Lyle Akright and Catherine Alberta Menger Akright.
He was married to Margaret Ann "Annie" McKinstry on June 1, 1957 at the 5th Street Baptist Church in Hannibal, MO. She preceded him in death on September 13, 1982.
Survivors include 2 children, Patricia Ann Akright-Johnson(Scott) and Donald Christopher "Chris" Akright (Tana), 2 brothers, Jerry Akright (Barb), and Dick Akright (Carla), 2 sisters, Mary McKay (Raymond) and Sharon Lovelace (Jim), 3 grandchildren, Angela Dillman (Aaron), Megan Aleksick (Michael), Annie Killion (Chad), and 5 great grandchild, Bradley Dillman (Alexis), Brandon Dillman, Branson Dillman, Clayton Aleksick and Savannah Killion and numerous nieces and nephews.
Donald is preceded in death by his wife, parents, 1 son, Rocky Dale Akright, 2 brothers, Edward Akright and George Akright, 1 sister, Eva Lou Yates and 1 niece, Sara Roth.
Donald served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. During his time in the Air Force Donald was a Golden Gloves Boxer. He also served as a member of the Military Police and Naval Reserve.
Professionally Donald worked for Catepillar/Altorfer. He retired in 1993 from the transmission department.
Donald enjoyed watching UFC fighting, or just simply setting on his porch smoking his pipe.
Fishing on the river in his son's boat, watching the deer or taking his son Rocky for a ride were a few of the things that Donald enjoyed during his retirement.
Donald loved his family and attended all of his grandchildren's sporting events. He really looked forward to big family meals, especially around the holidays. Donald was small but mighty and he never knew a stranger. All of the staff at the nursing home called him "Pops".
Donald was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church and on occasion he would attend The Crossing Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bradley Dillman, Brandon Dillman, Mike Aleksick, John Akright, Junior Muehring, and Cory Muehring.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Branson Dillman, Clayton Aleksick, Savannah Killion, Jamie Akright and Jim McCarty.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 25, 2019 at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home. Pastor Randy Drish will officiate.
Burial with full military rites by Emmette J. Shields American Legion Post #55 will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Hannibal, MO.
Friends and Family are invited to Donald's Life Celebration at a visitation that will be from 10:00 AM until the time of services, Monday at the funeral home.
Donald was born September 28, 1932, in Hull, Illinois to Charles Lyle Akright and Catherine Alberta Menger Akright.
He was married to Margaret Ann "Annie" McKinstry on June 1, 1957 at the 5th Street Baptist Church in Hannibal, MO. She preceded him in death on September 13, 1982.
Survivors include 2 children, Patricia Ann Akright-Johnson(Scott) and Donald Christopher "Chris" Akright (Tana), 2 brothers, Jerry Akright (Barb), and Dick Akright (Carla), 2 sisters, Mary McKay (Raymond) and Sharon Lovelace (Jim), 3 grandchildren, Angela Dillman (Aaron), Megan Aleksick (Michael), Annie Killion (Chad), and 5 great grandchild, Bradley Dillman (Alexis), Brandon Dillman, Branson Dillman, Clayton Aleksick and Savannah Killion and numerous nieces and nephews.
Donald is preceded in death by his wife, parents, 1 son, Rocky Dale Akright, 2 brothers, Edward Akright and George Akright, 1 sister, Eva Lou Yates and 1 niece, Sara Roth.
Donald served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. During his time in the Air Force Donald was a Golden Gloves Boxer. He also served as a member of the Military Police and Naval Reserve.
Professionally Donald worked for Catepillar/Altorfer. He retired in 1993 from the transmission department.
Donald enjoyed watching UFC fighting, or just simply setting on his porch smoking his pipe.
Fishing on the river in his son's boat, watching the deer or taking his son Rocky for a ride were a few of the things that Donald enjoyed during his retirement.
Donald loved his family and attended all of his grandchildren's sporting events. He really looked forward to big family meals, especially around the holidays. Donald was small but mighty and he never knew a stranger. All of the staff at the nursing home called him "Pops".
Donald was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church and on occasion he would attend The Crossing Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bradley Dillman, Brandon Dillman, Mike Aleksick, John Akright, Junior Muehring, and Cory Muehring.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Branson Dillman, Clayton Aleksick, Savannah Killion, Jamie Akright and Jim McCarty.
Donald D. Akright, 87, of Hannibal, Missouri, passed away at 11:09 PM Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Luther Manor Nursing Home in Hannibal, MO.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 25, 2019 at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home. Pastor Randy Drish will officiate.
Burial with full military rites by Emmette J. Shields American Legion Post #55 will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Hannibal, MO.
Friends and Family are invited to Donald's Life Celebration at a visitation that will be from 10:00 AM until the time of services, Monday at the funeral home.
Donald was born September 28, 1932, in Hull, Illinois to Charles Lyle Akright and Catherine Alberta Menger Akright.
He was married to Margaret Ann "Annie" McKinstry on June 1, 1957 at the 5th Street Baptist Church in Hannibal, MO. She preceded him in death on September 13, 1982.
Survivors include 2 children, Patricia Ann Akright-Johnson(Scott) and Donald Christopher "Chris" Akright (Tana), 2 brothers, Jerry Akright (Barb), and Dick Akright (Carla), 2 sisters, Mary McKay (Raymond) and Sharon Lovelace (Jim), 3 grandchildren, Angela Dillman (Aaron), Megan Aleksick (Michael), Annie Killion (Chad), and 5 great grandchild, Bradley Dillman (Alexis), Brandon Dillman, Branson Dillman, Clayton Aleksick and Savannah Killion and numerous nieces and nephews.
Donald is preceded in death by his wife, parents, 1 son, Rocky Dale Akright, 2 brothers, Edward Akright and George Akright, 1 sister, Eva Lou Yates and 1 niece, Sara Roth.
Donald served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. During his time in the Air Force Donald was a Golden Gloves Boxer. He also served as a member of the Military Police and Naval Reserve.
Professionally Donald worked for Catepillar/Altorfer. He retired in 1993 from the transmission department.
Donald enjoyed watching UFC fighting, or just simply setting on his porch smoking his pipe.
Fishing on the river in his son's boat, watching the deer or taking his son Rocky for a ride were a few of the things that Donald enjoyed during his retirement.
Donald loved his family and attended all of his grandchildren's sporting events. He really looked forward to big family meals, especially around the holidays. Donald was small but mighty and he never knew a stranger. All of the staff at the nursing home called him "Pops".
Donald was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church and on occasion he would attend The Crossing Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bradley Dillman, Brandon Dillman, Mike Aleksick, John Akright, Junior Muehring, and Cory Muehring.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Branson Dillman, Clayton Aleksick, Savannah Killion, Jamie Akright and Jim McCarty.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, November 25, 2019 at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home. Pastor Randy Drish will officiate.
Burial with full military rites by Emmette J. Shields American Legion Post #55 will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Hannibal, MO.
Friends and Family are invited to Donald's Life Celebration at a visitation that will be from 10:00 AM until the time of services, Monday at the funeral home.
Donald was born September 28, 1932, in Hull, Illinois to Charles Lyle Akright and Catherine Alberta Menger Akright.
He was married to Margaret Ann "Annie" McKinstry on June 1, 1957 at the 5th Street Baptist Church in Hannibal, MO. She preceded him in death on September 13, 1982.
Survivors include 2 children, Patricia Ann Akright-Johnson(Scott) and Donald Christopher "Chris" Akright (Tana), 2 brothers, Jerry Akright (Barb), and Dick Akright (Carla), 2 sisters, Mary McKay (Raymond) and Sharon Lovelace (Jim), 3 grandchildren, Angela Dillman (Aaron), Megan Aleksick (Michael), Annie Killion (Chad), and 5 great grandchild, Bradley Dillman (Alexis), Brandon Dillman, Branson Dillman, Clayton Aleksick and Savannah Killion and numerous nieces and nephews.
Donald is preceded in death by his wife, parents, 1 son, Rocky Dale Akright, 2 brothers, Edward Akright and George Akright, 1 sister, Eva Lou Yates and 1 niece, Sara Roth.
Donald served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. During his time in the Air Force Donald was a Golden Gloves Boxer. He also served as a member of the Military Police and Naval Reserve.
Professionally Donald worked for Catepillar/Altorfer. He retired in 1993 from the transmission department.
Donald enjoyed watching UFC fighting, or just simply setting on his porch smoking his pipe.
Fishing on the river in his son's boat, watching the deer or taking his son Rocky for a ride were a few of the things that Donald enjoyed during his retirement.
Donald loved his family and attended all of his grandchildren's sporting events. He really looked forward to big family meals, especially around the holidays. Donald was small but mighty and he never knew a stranger. All of the staff at the nursing home called him "Pops".
Donald was a member of Fifth Street Baptist Church and on occasion he would attend The Crossing Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bradley Dillman, Brandon Dillman, Mike Aleksick, John Akright, Junior Muehring, and Cory Muehring.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Branson Dillman, Clayton Aleksick, Savannah Killion, Jamie Akright and Jim McCarty.
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