Don "Hoot" Akers's obituary , Passed away on July 30, 2025 in Sandston, Virginia

Don "Hoot" Akers

July 2, 1938 - July 30, 2025 (87 years old)

Sandston, Virginia

Don "Hoot" Akers's obituary , Passed away on July 30, 2025 in Sandston, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory

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Don "Hoot" Akers

July 2, 1938 - July 30, 2025 (87 years old)

Sandston, Virginia

Don Akers Obituary

We are sad to announce that on July 30, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Don Akers of Sandston, Virginia. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Don Akers or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his wife Polly Akers; and his parents, Elbert Akers and Larmie Akers. He is survived by: his daughters, Norma Ross (Tom), Becky Akers and Laura Walsh (Keith); his grandchildren, Kincade Ross (Kayla), Georgia Olivier, Jacob Olivier (Kaila), Keegan Ross, Adin Adkins (Shirby), Kruz Ross and Avan Adkins; and his great grandchildren, Wilder Ross, McKenna Henkel and Dominic Head. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory



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4650 S Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23231

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4650 S Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23231

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Aug 15

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Nelsen Funeral Home
4650 S Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23231

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Aug 15

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Washington Memorial Park
6217 Memorial Dr, Sandston, VA 23150

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