James Curtis "J.C." Akers, Sr.

Obituary
James Curtis "J.C." Akers, Sr., 82, passed away at his residence on Sunday July 29, 2012. "He fought a good fight, finished his course, and kept the faith". Mr. Akers was a native of Matoaka, WV and had lived in Ooltewah for the past 23 years. He was a son of the late Lindo and Lucille Franklin Akers. Mr. Akers was retired from Olan Mills and had owned and operated the Paramount Cleaners in Chattanooga for many years.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 63 years, Marillyn Akers, of Ooltewah, daughter, Linda Colquitt and her husband Rusty of Signal Mountain, sons, the Reverend Curtis Akers, Jr. and his wife Alice of Clinton, TN, Michael Akers of Ooltewah, and Vaughn Akers and his wife Dianna of Cleveland, a sister, Betty Card Walker of Ooltewah, grandchildren, Christi Colquitt, Kellie Akers Hill and her husband Chuck, Chad Akers, James Akers III, Greg Akers, John Colquitt, and Mary Kathrine Colquitt. Several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and a host of friends also survive.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4 - 8 p.m. at Mount Olive Ministries at 3522 Harrison Pike W, Cleveland, TN 37311.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Mount Olive Ministries located at 3522 Harrison Pike W, Cleveland, TN 37311 with Pastor Gary Sears, Pastor Paul Lee, and Charles White officiating.
The family and friends will assemble at 10:30 a.m. on Friday August 3, 2012 at the Chattanooga National Cemetery for a committal service that will conclude with Military Honors. The grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
The family would like to say a special, heartfelt Thank You to the North Team of Hospice of Chattanooga and they ask that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Mount Olive Ministries at the address listed above or the Clinton Church of God, 635 Hillcrest St. Clinton, TN 37716.
You are invited to share your memories of Mr. Akers and/or share your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial guest book at : www.companionfunerals.com.
Companion Funeral and Cremation Service of Cleveland has charge of the arrangements.


Visitation Details
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Mount Olive Church Of God
3522 Harrison Pike
Cleveland, TN 37311


Service Details
2:00 PM
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Mount Olive Church Of God
3522 Harrison Pike
Cleveland, TN 37311