Robert Carl Akers
1941-2020
Robert Carl Akers , 78 of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away August 6th, 2020. Bob was born November 16th, 1941 in Duhring, West Virginia. Bob is survived by his wife Janet of their home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; sister Carol Kelley and husband Tom of Bradenton, Florida; brother Johnny Akers of Hillsville, Virginia; son Jody Akers and wife Marlo of Crouse, North Carolina; son-in-law Jon Sweet of Dorado, Puerto Rico; step daughter Cheryl Long and husband Doug of Yukon, Oklahoma. Four grandchildren Ashley Hughes and husband Aaron of Advance, North Carolina; Dustin Akers and wife Arielle of Hope Mills, North Carolina; Stephen Sweet of McClean, Virginia; Rebecca Sweet of McClean Virginia and Colby Long of Yukon, Ok, and 5 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Pauline Akers, daughter Ronda Sweet, sister Joyce Alvis.
A Celebration of Robert’s life will be held Friday August 14th at 10:00 a.m. at Crossings Community Church in Oklahoma City. To view the livestream of the service please click the link below.
R.I.P Uncle Robert
Gone but never forgotten ❤️
~Lisa, Joshua, Aalexah, Ethan & Izaiah
Rest in Peace Uncle Bob! GOD Bless your family!
Rest easy Papa Akers. We love you and will miss you.
Arielle, Dustin, Hunter and Dakota.
I have great memories that will always hold close to my heart. I will never forgot you Uncle Bob ❤️ Dina aka……. Hollywood❤️
Bob was truly a mentor for me in my trucking life. He and I met in 1984 at Memphis. He taught me how to be a better trucker and how to co.pete in the Truck Driving Championships. We were friends from then on and he will be missed. Some people come through your life and create good memories but there a few that make a difference. Thank you, Bob!
Rest now Uncle Robert.
Such a wonderful man loved by so many.
You will forever be missed until we meet again. ❤️❤️
Love Debbie, Justin, Zachary and Evan
To my Aunt Janet,
That was such a beautiful service and the pictures brought back wonderful memories. The song at the end was so fitting and I know Uncle Robert is back “on the road again”.
Love you,
Bryan