Corwan Garel Akers Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Corwan Garel Akers of Nevada, Missouri, who passed away on September 3, 2024, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Corwan Garel Akers to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Darrell Ray and Atha Yvonne Akers (Cunning); his wife Virginia Lee Haynie; and his siblings, Roland Akers, Phyllis Akers, Wylene Barker, Donna Burns and Dwylah McColm.
He is survived by: his children, Randy Akers (Claudia) and Robin Berry (Daryl) of Blue Springs, MO; his grandchildren, Jeremy Akers (Ashley Bare) of Overland Park, KS, William Saunders (Teresa), Jesse Akers (Abbey Gavin), Jackie Wheeler (Tyler) of Independence, MO, Jeremy Berry of Blue Springs, MO and Jeffrey Berry of Warrensburg, MO; his great grandchildren, Gabrielle, Ethan, Charlie, Dylan, Khloe, Brady and Daisy; and his siblings, Karen Withington of Maryville, MO, Patricia Johnson (Eddie) of Corning, IA and Dennis Akers (Rita) of Shenandoah, IA. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 9th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Ferry Funeral Home (301 S Washington St, Nevada, MO 64772). A funeral service was held on Monday, September 9th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, September 9th 2024 at 1:30 PM at the Fort Scott National Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested in his name to the American Kidney Foundation c/o Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada.
