Billy Akers

September 4, 1956 - January 29, 2020

Billy Akers, 63 years of age of Little Robinson passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born September 4, 1956 in Harrodsburg, KY. to the late David and Oma Newsom Akers. Billy was a disabled coal miner and pastor of the Bethel Freewill Baptist Church for twelve years. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers; McKinley Akers, David Akers, one sister; Sarah Basham. Billy is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sharon Akers, two daughters; Amanda Akers of Little Robinson, Anita (Dale) Newsome of Little Robinson, four brothers; Robert (Jean) Akers of Ashcamp, Jay (Cindi) Akers of Virgie, Tiny Joe (Arlene) Akers of Virgie, Levi (Peggy) Akers of Ary, KY., two sisters; Susie Goff of Raccoon, Arty Hazel of Pikeville, three grandchildren; Byron Newsome, Brooklyn Newsome, Alivia Akers. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 AM at the Bethel Freewill Baptist Church with Bethel Freewill Baptist Ministers officiating. Burial will follow in the Newsome Branch Cemetery at Penny Road. Visitation will be at the Bethel Freewill Baptist Church after 6:00 PM Thursday with services nightly beginning at 7:00 PM,