Elder John Akres Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 21, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois

Elder John Akres Jr.

March 26, 1958 - June 21, 2026 (68 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

Elder John Akres Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on June 21, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois

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Elder John Akres Jr.

March 26, 1958 - June 21, 2026 (68 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

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Elder John Akres Jr. Obituary

Elder John Akres Jr., born on March 26, 1958 in Portland, Oregon, passed away on June 21, 2026. Elder leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Essie Cephas and John R. Akres, Sr.; and his brothers, Melvin Cephas and Michael Akres. He is survived by: his wife Denise Poston Akres; his sisters, Linda Whitley (Michael Whitley) of Miami, FL and Sarah Aultman of Redlands, CA; his children, John Akres III, Danielle Akres and Renee Poston; his grandchildren, Pravion Walls, Jr., Josiah Akres, Azzaria Williams, Selena Poston and Akyrah Poston of Chicago, IL.; and his sisters, Pamela and Paulette Harris. He is also survived by extended family, and friends.

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