James Franklin Akers Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 15, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James Franklin Akers of Sumner, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Franklin Akers or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Franklin Akers and Margaret Smith Akers; his wife Susan Rousey Akers; his daughter Wendy Dunfee-Akers; and his brothers, Zebedee Akers, Paul Akers and Phillip Akers.
He is survived by: his sons, Timothy, Andrea Akers of Lawrenceville and Patrick Akers of Newburgh, Indiana; his stepson David McFarland; his brother Darrell Akers of Sin City, Florida; his sister-in-law Donna Akers; his grandchildren, Dunncan Akers, Payton Fiscus, Brayton Akers, Kalob Akers, Paige Akers, Roslyn May, Chloe May, Jacson Dunfee and Liam Schnell; and his great grandchildren, Jacob Michel, Brentley Michel, Aurora Akers, Kamdyn Akers, Ameilla Akers and Averie Akers.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 19th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Sivert-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home (509 S Christy Ave, Sumner, IL 62466). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 19th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
