John "Jd" Douglas Akers's obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2025 in Pulaski, Virginia

John "Jd" Douglas Akers

June 25, 1930 - May 8, 2025 (94 years old)

Pulaski, Virginia

John "Jd" Douglas Akers's obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2025 in Pulaski, Virginia

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Bower Funeral Chapels

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John "Jd" Douglas Akers

June 25, 1930 - May 8, 2025 (94 years old)

Pulaski, Virginia

John Douglas Akers Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of John Douglas Akers of Pulaski, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 8, 2025 at the age of 94. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Douglas Akers to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Harvey Blain Akers and Carlene Clark Akers; his wife Janette "Jan" Quesenberry Akers; his grandson Matthew Akers; and his siblings, Hampton Akers (Lucille), Dorothy Ford, Clarbel Akers, Betty Linkous (Jack), Kelly Akers (Nicki), Barbara Crockett (Dickie) and Janet Cundiff.

He is survived by: his son John Dirk Akers (Sabrina); his grandson Cam Akers (Ashlan); his great grandchildren, Madison Akers, Cameron Akers, Camden Akers and Blake Akers; his brother George D. Akers (Pulaski); his brother-in-law Ken Ford; and his caregivers, Freda O'Dell and Emily Wesley.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bower Funeral Chapels



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Bower Funeral Home-Chapel
1631 Bob White Blvd, Pulaski, VA 24301

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May 13

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Bower Funeral Home-Chapel
1631 Bob White Blvd, Pulaski, VA 24301

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