Charles Winfield Akers
November 7, 1921 — September 22, 2017
Charles Winfield Akers, 95, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017, at the Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon, Lisbon, Iowa. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 25, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, with visitation one hour prior to service. Inurnment: Oak Hill Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, with military rites.
Charles was born November 7, 1921, in Cedar Rapids, the son of William and Tillie (Stusak) Akers. He graduated from McKinley High School, Cedar Rapids. On July 22, 1942, Charles enlisted with the United States Army and he served during World War II until his honorable discharge in 1945. He married Barbara Jean Lillis on October 1, 1949, in Cedar Rapids. Barbara passed away in February of 2017, after 67 years of marriage. Charles was a union carpenter and millwright and retired from Blahnik Construction. He was an avid league bowler in the Mt. Vernon area for over 30 years. Charles enjoyed fishing, woodworking and walking at Westdale Mall. He found great joy when he was able to participate in the Honor Flight.
Charles is survived by his children, Scott (Eileen “Dolly”) Akers of Titusville, Florida, Philip (Brenda) Akers of Holt, Missouri, Kathryn (Terry) Hartgrave of Hiawatha, Iowa; grandchildren, Philip (Cassie) Hartgrave, Michael Hartgrave (Holly), Damon (Svetlana) Akers, Kaimee Akers, Kinsey Marcella; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; parents, William and Tillie; son, Dennis Akers; and brother, John Akers.
Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Bible Church.
Charles was born November 7, 1921, in Cedar Rapids, the son of William and Tillie (Stusak) Akers. He graduated from McKinley High School, Cedar Rapids. On July 22, 1942, Charles enlisted with the United States Army and he served during World War II until his honorable discharge in 1945. He married Barbara Jean Lillis on October 1, 1949, in Cedar Rapids. Barbara passed away in February of 2017, after 67 years of marriage. Charles was a union carpenter and millwright and retired from Blahnik Construction. He was an avid league bowler in the Mt. Vernon area for over 30 years. Charles enjoyed fishing, woodworking and walking at Westdale Mall. He found great joy when he was able to participate in the Honor Flight.
Charles is survived by his children, Scott (Eileen “Dolly”) Akers of Titusville, Florida, Philip (Brenda) Akers of Holt, Missouri, Kathryn (Terry) Hartgrave of Hiawatha, Iowa; grandchildren, Philip (Cassie) Hartgrave, Michael Hartgrave (Holly), Damon (Svetlana) Akers, Kaimee Akers, Kinsey Marcella; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; parents, William and Tillie; son, Dennis Akers; and brother, John Akers.
Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Bible Church.
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