Roger Lee Akers

When I come to end of my journey and I travel my last weary mile, just forget if you can, that I ever frowned and remember only the smile. Forget unkind words I have spoken; remember some good I have done, forget that I ever had a heartache and remember I've had loads of fun. Forget that I have stumbled and blundered and sometimes fell by the way. Remember I have fought some hard battles and won, ere the close of the day, then forget to grieve for my going, I would not have you sad for a day, but in summer just gather some flowers and remember the place I lay and come in the evening sky in the west, stand beside me and remember only my best. Roger Lee Akers , 68, of Maynor, WV died on Monday, January 27, 2014 at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV. Born August 19, 1945 at Summerlee, WV he was the son of the late Bill and Sadie Nutter Akers. Roger was a coal miner having worked for Perry & Hylton Coal Company. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. Two brothers, Billy Akers and Johnny Akers and a sister, Audrey Like preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Trela Kay Evans Akers; one son, Roger Lee Akers and wife, Tabitha of Summersville; daughter, Susan Akers of Beckley; one brother, Zennith Akers and wife, Lucille of Chicago, IL; and four sisters, Mary Hatfield of Gilbert, Betty Bartlett of Kinard, Laura Jane Coffman and husband, Roger of Charlotte, NC and Barbara Arthur. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Sarah Williamson, Jeffrey Akers and Emma Akers all of Summersville. The family would like to extend special thanks to Bowers Hospice House and David and Debbie Farley. Funeral services will be on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. at Tyree Funeral Home in Mount Hope with Rev. Bernard Gunnoe officiating. Burial will be at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens., Prosperity. Visitation will be held at Tyree Funeral Home, Mount Hope on Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Bowers Hospice House, 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley WV 25801. Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Mount Hope, WV