Everett Dee Akers

Mr. Everett Dee Akers passed away in Farmington Sunday afternoon, May 23, 2010, at the age of 70 years, 9 months & 1 day. Everett was born August 22, 1939, in St. Louis, MO., to the late Clarence Everett Akers and the late Hazel Mary Akers-Williams.

Dee married Marita L. (Peterein) April 12, 1969, and they made their home in Farmington. Together they had 2 children, Matthew J. (Jennifer) Akers, of Park Hills and Janet E. Akers, of Bonne Terre. He also had 1 Grandson, Logan Matthew.

Dee was a retired ICU Nurse from Mineral Area Regional Medical Center and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington. He has always enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking. The greatest joy in his life was his grandson, Logan.

Dee had 5 sisters and 1 brother. Dianne (Don) Womack, of Festus. Shelia (Claude) Wright, of Festus. Elaine and the late Mike Schleeper, of Arnold. The late Shirley (Mike) Buckley. The late Lois Taylor, and the late Howard Akers. He is also survived by many Nieces; Nephews & friends.

Visitation : Wednesday, 4-9 p.m. at TAYLOR Funeral Service CHAPEL, with a PRAYER SERVICE @ 7:00 p.m.

Visitation resumes Thursday 6:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Funeral Mass : Thursday, 11:00 a.m., May 27, 2010

at : St. Joseph Catholic Church, Farmington, with Fr. James Dyer officiating.

Interment follows at: Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City, MO.

Memorials preferred in lieu of flowers to : St. Joseph Catholic Church of Farmington.