James "Buddy" Edward Akers

He was lifetime member of the White Mills Christian Church where he served as an Elder, Deacon, and treasurer. He was a founding member of the White Mills Volunteer Fire Department having served as Chief and Assistant Chief over a period of 30 years. Buddy retired from Gates Rubber Company after 32 years. He was a courageous Christian man who fought many health issues over the years, but found his courage from knowing that “God was in control”. His goal in life was “If I can help somebody along life’s way.”

Buddy was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Mildred Akers, and several extended family members and fishing buddies.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Edna Mae Dupin Akers, his children Jim Akers and wife Christine of Paris, KY, Cindy Richardson and husband Kent of White Mills. He is also survived by his four granddaughters Amelia Kane (Garth) Fredericksburg, VA, Michaela Rosenberger, Louisville, Elizabeth Buckles and Caroline Akers of Paris. He is survived by his most precious gifts of three great grandsons Killian James & Declan John Kane and Thomas James Buckles; his sister Martha Terry of Elizabethtown and several extended family members. He is also survived by two stepdaughters Brittany Gazo (Matt) and Ali Scott (Matt); and eight step-grandchildren, Addie, Klayton, Eric, Kyrie, Sawyer, Carter, Max and Lennon.

The funeral is at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at White Mills Christian Church with Pastor Tim Dennis officiating.

Burial follows in White Mills Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at Brown Funeral Home in Elizabethtown and continues after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the White Mills Christian Church Building Fund, 1015 Copelin Road, White Mills, KY 42788.