J. L. Akridge of Georgetown soared all the way from earth to glory on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He had been a resident of Georgetown for 46 years residing at 1611 Mimosa Street with his wife, LaVada, and daughters, Lucinda Mary Girdner and Catherine Ann Akridge.
Mr. Akridge was the fourth born of five children to James Lone/Lonely and Lucy Patsy Akridge in Belfalls, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: R. Wayne Akridge, Albert C. Akridge, and two sisters: Mrs. Althea Newman and Mrs. Eulaine Allgood. Also, one grandmother, Mrs. Wallace Bennett Akridge.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, LaVada Mary Page Akridge whom he married on June 4, 1954 in Bird City, Kansas and two daughters: Mrs. Lucinda Mary Girdner and husband, Steven Girdner, and Miss Catherine Ann Akridge. He is survived by: one brother-in-law, Neil Allgood; six nephews: Neal Akridge and wife Barbara, James Akridge and wife Judy, Wayne Akridge, Woodrow Newman, Jr. and wife Donna; James Newman and wife Linda; Gary Newman; Bobby Newman's wife, Vivian; five nieces: Patsy Lee McDonald and husband Lewis; Carolyn Powell and husband Danny; Roylinn Harris; Ann Van Volkenburg and husband Bill; and Patti Ann Wood and husband Dennis. And two first cousins: Leonard Hargrove, Sepha Lawhorn, and Mike Akridge.
Mr. Akridge began his schooling in Oenaville followed by Belfalls, Troy, and Temple High School where he graduated in 1942 as an honor graduate. He attended Temple Junior College one year where he was voted a Freshman Class Favorite. He then enrolled in The University of Texas for one semember before he interrupted his schooling to begin a career in teaching as an Elementary Principal and math teacher in Rocksprings. He received his B.S. degree with a major in Chemistry from Southwest Texas State Teachers College (S.W.T.S.C) in San Marcos and an M.A. degree in Administrative Education from S.W.T.S.C. He studied the teaching of reading and mathematics at Arizona State and Colorado State, respectively. He received his Counselor's Certificate from Colorado State.
He began his teaching career as Elementary Principal at Rocksprings, and then served as principal of the Hallettsville, Pleasanton, Weslaco, and McAllen High Schools. In 1956, he was elected as Superintendent of Schools at Hempstead and served in the same capacity at San Saba and Burnet. He continued his teaching career with a fourteen and one half years (14-1/2) employment at the Texas Education Agency working as a consultant in the federal division of the Agency until 1983 when he retired with 37 years of experience in public education in Austin.
While studying at Colorado State College of Education, he met his future wife, LaVada Page of Bird City, Kansas, resulting with their marriage.
J. L. accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of 10 in a revival service at Belfalls Baptist Church. As an adult, he served as a Sunday School teacher and Superintendent, and Training Union Director. He was ordained as a Deacon in the First Baptist Church in Weslaco. At one time, he taught an Adult Sunday School class for 10 consecutive years having missed no more than one or two lessons each year. He loved teaching God's Word. He was faithful in his service as a Southern Baptist for 79 years. He was a member of the First Baptist in Georgetown where he served as a church teller, chairman of the folding committee for the church newsletter, and served as Historian for the Williamson Baptist Association. He also served on a pulpit committee for the First Baptist Church of Burnet. He also delivered Meals on Wheels for several years.
Mr. Akridge was a long-time member of the Lions Clubs International Association for over 57 years. He served as president of the Georgetown Evening Lions Club where he was a charter member. Then, he served as a Zone Chairman, Deputy District Governor, Texas Lions Camp Director, Lieutenant Governor and Governor of District 2-S3, the largest district on the North and South American continents at that time. His Club presented him with a 55-year plaque for his service in Lionism on July 10, 2012.
Later, he was elected to serve as President of the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville after having served on the Board of Directors for 9 years before becoming President. He also served as a Director of the Central Texas Eye Bank from his Region for two years. He was a Life member of the Texas Lions Camp and a 32 year member of the Texas Lions Camp Century Club. Finally, he was selected as a member of the Texas Lions Hall of Fame by his District 2-S3 in 2004.
He also served on the Board of Adjustment for the City of Georgetown as a member and Chairman. He was active in the Democratic Party in Williamson County and served many years as an election judge and precinct chairman.
He was elected for a two-year term to the Texas Silver Haired-Legislature.
Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Georgetown at 1:30PM on July 7, 2014 with Dr. David Griffin officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple, Texas.
Memorials may be sent to the Texas Lions Camp, P. O. Box 290247, Kerrville, Texas 78029-0247.
Appreciation expressed to Dr. Ken Beasley, Dr. Henry Lucid, Dr. Stephen Garland, Dr. Chad Sitzmann, Dr. Michael Crump, Dr. James Shepherd, Dr. Murray Snook, Dr. Kirland Nolan, and Dr. Elia Saadeh, Dr. Kevin L. Miller, Dr. William Cabaniss, Dr. Craig Couch, Dr. Marl Shepherd, and Dr. Jon Dietlein for their medical advice and friendship.
Tribute to my Father (copy this link): http://www.forevermissed.com/jl-akridge/#lifestory
Mr. Akridge was the fourth born of five children to James Lone/Lonely and Lucy Patsy Akridge in Belfalls, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: R. Wayne Akridge, Albert C. Akridge, and two sisters: Mrs. Althea Newman and Mrs. Eulaine Allgood. Also, one grandmother, Mrs. Wallace Bennett Akridge.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, LaVada Mary Page Akridge whom he married on June 4, 1954 in Bird City, Kansas and two daughters: Mrs. Lucinda Mary Girdner and husband, Steven Girdner, and Miss Catherine Ann Akridge. He is survived by: one brother-in-law, Neil Allgood; six nephews: Neal Akridge and wife Barbara, James Akridge and wife Judy, Wayne Akridge, Woodrow Newman, Jr. and wife Donna; James Newman and wife Linda; Gary Newman; Bobby Newman's wife, Vivian; five nieces: Patsy Lee McDonald and husband Lewis; Carolyn Powell and husband Danny; Roylinn Harris; Ann Van Volkenburg and husband Bill; and Patti Ann Wood and husband Dennis. And two first cousins: Leonard Hargrove, Sepha Lawhorn, and Mike Akridge.
Mr. Akridge began his schooling in Oenaville followed by Belfalls, Troy, and Temple High School where he graduated in 1942 as an honor graduate. He attended Temple Junior College one year where he was voted a Freshman Class Favorite. He then enrolled in The University of Texas for one semember before he interrupted his schooling to begin a career in teaching as an Elementary Principal and math teacher in Rocksprings. He received his B.S. degree with a major in Chemistry from Southwest Texas State Teachers College (S.W.T.S.C) in San Marcos and an M.A. degree in Administrative Education from S.W.T.S.C. He studied the teaching of reading and mathematics at Arizona State and Colorado State, respectively. He received his Counselor's Certificate from Colorado State.
He began his teaching career as Elementary Principal at Rocksprings, and then served as principal of the Hallettsville, Pleasanton, Weslaco, and McAllen High Schools. In 1956, he was elected as Superintendent of Schools at Hempstead and served in the same capacity at San Saba and Burnet. He continued his teaching career with a fourteen and one half years (14-1/2) employment at the Texas Education Agency working as a consultant in the federal division of the Agency until 1983 when he retired with 37 years of experience in public education in Austin.
While studying at Colorado State College of Education, he met his future wife, LaVada Page of Bird City, Kansas, resulting with their marriage.
J. L. accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of 10 in a revival service at Belfalls Baptist Church. As an adult, he served as a Sunday School teacher and Superintendent, and Training Union Director. He was ordained as a Deacon in the First Baptist Church in Weslaco. At one time, he taught an Adult Sunday School class for 10 consecutive years having missed no more than one or two lessons each year. He loved teaching God's Word. He was faithful in his service as a Southern Baptist for 79 years. He was a member of the First Baptist in Georgetown where he served as a church teller, chairman of the folding committee for the church newsletter, and served as Historian for the Williamson Baptist Association. He also served on a pulpit committee for the First Baptist Church of Burnet. He also delivered Meals on Wheels for several years.
Mr. Akridge was a long-time member of the Lions Clubs International Association for over 57 years. He served as president of the Georgetown Evening Lions Club where he was a charter member. Then, he served as a Zone Chairman, Deputy District Governor, Texas Lions Camp Director, Lieutenant Governor and Governor of District 2-S3, the largest district on the North and South American continents at that time. His Club presented him with a 55-year plaque for his service in Lionism on July 10, 2012.
Later, he was elected to serve as President of the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville after having served on the Board of Directors for 9 years before becoming President. He also served as a Director of the Central Texas Eye Bank from his Region for two years. He was a Life member of the Texas Lions Camp and a 32 year member of the Texas Lions Camp Century Club. Finally, he was selected as a member of the Texas Lions Hall of Fame by his District 2-S3 in 2004.
He also served on the Board of Adjustment for the City of Georgetown as a member and Chairman. He was active in the Democratic Party in Williamson County and served many years as an election judge and precinct chairman.
He was elected for a two-year term to the Texas Silver Haired-Legislature.
Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Georgetown at 1:30PM on July 7, 2014 with Dr. David Griffin officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple, Texas.
Memorials may be sent to the Texas Lions Camp, P. O. Box 290247, Kerrville, Texas 78029-0247.
Appreciation expressed to Dr. Ken Beasley, Dr. Henry Lucid, Dr. Stephen Garland, Dr. Chad Sitzmann, Dr. Michael Crump, Dr. James Shepherd, Dr. Murray Snook, Dr. Kirland Nolan, and Dr. Elia Saadeh, Dr. Kevin L. Miller, Dr. William Cabaniss, Dr. Craig Couch, Dr. Marl Shepherd, and Dr. Jon Dietlein for their medical advice and friendship.
Tribute to my Father (copy this link): http://www.forevermissed.com/jl-akridge/#lifestory
J. L. Akridge of Georgetown soared all the way from earth to glory on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He had been a resident of Georgetown for 46 years residing at 1611 Mimosa Street with his wife, LaVada, and daughters, Lucinda Mary Girdner and Catherine Ann Akridge.
Mr. Akridge was the fourth born of five children to James Lone/Lonely and Lucy Patsy Akridge in Belfalls, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: R. Wayne Akridge, Albert C. Akridge, and two sisters: Mrs. Althea Newman and Mrs. Eulaine Allgood. Also, one grandmother, Mrs. Wallace Bennett Akridge.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, LaVada Mary Page Akridge whom he married on June 4, 1954 in Bird City, Kansas and two daughters: Mrs. Lucinda Mary Girdner and husband, Steven Girdner, and Miss Catherine Ann Akridge. He is survived by: one brother-in-law, Neil Allgood; six nephews: Neal Akridge and wife Barbara, James Akridge and wife Judy, Wayne Akridge, Woodrow Newman, Jr. and wife Donna; James Newman and wife Linda; Gary Newman; Bobby Newman's wife, Vivian; five nieces: Patsy Lee McDonald and husband Lewis; Carolyn Powell and husband Danny; Roylinn Harris; Ann Van Volkenburg and husband Bill; and Patti Ann Wood and husband Dennis. And two first cousins: Leonard Hargrove, Sepha Lawhorn, and Mike Akridge.
Mr. Akridge began his schooling in Oenaville followed by Belfalls, Troy, and Temple High School where he graduated in 1942 as an honor graduate. He attended Temple Junior College one year where he was voted a Freshman Class Favorite. He then enrolled in The University of Texas for one semember before he interrupted his schooling to begin a career in teaching as an Elementary Principal and math teacher in Rocksprings. He received his B.S. degree with a major in Chemistry from Southwest Texas State Teachers College (S.W.T.S.C) in San Marcos and an M.A. degree in Administrative Education from S.W.T.S.C. He studied the teaching of reading and mathematics at Arizona State and Colorado State, respectively. He received his Counselor's Certificate from Colorado State.
He began his teaching career as Elementary Principal at Rocksprings, and then served as principal of the Hallettsville, Pleasanton, Weslaco, and McAllen High Schools. In 1956, he was elected as Superintendent of Schools at Hempstead and served in the same capacity at San Saba and Burnet. He continued his teaching career with a fourteen and one half years (14-1/2) employment at the Texas Education Agency working as a consultant in the federal division of the Agency until 1983 when he retired with 37 years of experience in public education in Austin.
While studying at Colorado State College of Education, he met his future wife, LaVada Page of Bird City, Kansas, resulting with their marriage.
J. L. accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of 10 in a revival service at Belfalls Baptist Church. As an adult, he served as a Sunday School teacher and Superintendent, and Training Union Director. He was ordained as a Deacon in the First Baptist Church in Weslaco. At one time, he taught an Adult Sunday School class for 10 consecutive years having missed no more than one or two lessons each year. He loved teaching God's Word. He was faithful in his service as a Southern Baptist for 79 years. He was a member of the First Baptist in Georgetown where he served as a church teller, chairman of the folding committee for the church newsletter, and served as Historian for the Williamson Baptist Association. He also served on a pulpit committee for the First Baptist Church of Burnet. He also delivered Meals on Wheels for several years.
Mr. Akridge was a long-time member of the Lions Clubs International Association for over 57 years. He served as president of the Georgetown Evening Lions Club where he was a charter member. Then, he served as a Zone Chairman, Deputy District Governor, Texas Lions Camp Director, Lieutenant Governor and Governor of District 2-S3, the largest district on the North and South American continents at that time. His Club presented him with a 55-year plaque for his service in Lionism on July 10, 2012.
Later, he was elected to serve as President of the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville after having served on the Board of Directors for 9 years before becoming President. He also served as a Director of the Central Texas Eye Bank from his Region for two years. He was a Life member of the Texas Lions Camp and a 32 year member of the Texas Lions Camp Century Club. Finally, he was selected as a member of the Texas Lions Hall of Fame by his District 2-S3 in 2004.
He also served on the Board of Adjustment for the City of Georgetown as a member and Chairman. He was active in the Democratic Party in Williamson County and served many years as an election judge and precinct chairman.
He was elected for a two-year term to the Texas Silver Haired-Legislature.
Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Georgetown at 1:30PM on July 7, 2014 with Dr. David Griffin officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple, Texas.
Memorials may be sent to the Texas Lions Camp, P. O. Box 290247, Kerrville, Texas 78029-0247.
Appreciation expressed to Dr. Ken Beasley, Dr. Henry Lucid, Dr. Stephen Garland, Dr. Chad Sitzmann, Dr. Michael Crump, Dr. James Shepherd, Dr. Murray Snook, Dr. Kirland Nolan, and Dr. Elia Saadeh, Dr. Kevin L. Miller, Dr. William Cabaniss, Dr. Craig Couch, Dr. Marl Shepherd, and Dr. Jon Dietlein for their medical advice and friendship.
Tribute to my Father (copy this link): http://www.forevermissed.com/jl-akridge/#lifestory
Mr. Akridge was the fourth born of five children to James Lone/Lonely and Lucy Patsy Akridge in Belfalls, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: R. Wayne Akridge, Albert C. Akridge, and two sisters: Mrs. Althea Newman and Mrs. Eulaine Allgood. Also, one grandmother, Mrs. Wallace Bennett Akridge.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, LaVada Mary Page Akridge whom he married on June 4, 1954 in Bird City, Kansas and two daughters: Mrs. Lucinda Mary Girdner and husband, Steven Girdner, and Miss Catherine Ann Akridge. He is survived by: one brother-in-law, Neil Allgood; six nephews: Neal Akridge and wife Barbara, James Akridge and wife Judy, Wayne Akridge, Woodrow Newman, Jr. and wife Donna; James Newman and wife Linda; Gary Newman; Bobby Newman's wife, Vivian; five nieces: Patsy Lee McDonald and husband Lewis; Carolyn Powell and husband Danny; Roylinn Harris; Ann Van Volkenburg and husband Bill; and Patti Ann Wood and husband Dennis. And two first cousins: Leonard Hargrove, Sepha Lawhorn, and Mike Akridge.
Mr. Akridge began his schooling in Oenaville followed by Belfalls, Troy, and Temple High School where he graduated in 1942 as an honor graduate. He attended Temple Junior College one year where he was voted a Freshman Class Favorite. He then enrolled in The University of Texas for one semember before he interrupted his schooling to begin a career in teaching as an Elementary Principal and math teacher in Rocksprings. He received his B.S. degree with a major in Chemistry from Southwest Texas State Teachers College (S.W.T.S.C) in San Marcos and an M.A. degree in Administrative Education from S.W.T.S.C. He studied the teaching of reading and mathematics at Arizona State and Colorado State, respectively. He received his Counselor's Certificate from Colorado State.
He began his teaching career as Elementary Principal at Rocksprings, and then served as principal of the Hallettsville, Pleasanton, Weslaco, and McAllen High Schools. In 1956, he was elected as Superintendent of Schools at Hempstead and served in the same capacity at San Saba and Burnet. He continued his teaching career with a fourteen and one half years (14-1/2) employment at the Texas Education Agency working as a consultant in the federal division of the Agency until 1983 when he retired with 37 years of experience in public education in Austin.
While studying at Colorado State College of Education, he met his future wife, LaVada Page of Bird City, Kansas, resulting with their marriage.
J. L. accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of 10 in a revival service at Belfalls Baptist Church. As an adult, he served as a Sunday School teacher and Superintendent, and Training Union Director. He was ordained as a Deacon in the First Baptist Church in Weslaco. At one time, he taught an Adult Sunday School class for 10 consecutive years having missed no more than one or two lessons each year. He loved teaching God's Word. He was faithful in his service as a Southern Baptist for 79 years. He was a member of the First Baptist in Georgetown where he served as a church teller, chairman of the folding committee for the church newsletter, and served as Historian for the Williamson Baptist Association. He also served on a pulpit committee for the First Baptist Church of Burnet. He also delivered Meals on Wheels for several years.
Mr. Akridge was a long-time member of the Lions Clubs International Association for over 57 years. He served as president of the Georgetown Evening Lions Club where he was a charter member. Then, he served as a Zone Chairman, Deputy District Governor, Texas Lions Camp Director, Lieutenant Governor and Governor of District 2-S3, the largest district on the North and South American continents at that time. His Club presented him with a 55-year plaque for his service in Lionism on July 10, 2012.
Later, he was elected to serve as President of the Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville after having served on the Board of Directors for 9 years before becoming President. He also served as a Director of the Central Texas Eye Bank from his Region for two years. He was a Life member of the Texas Lions Camp and a 32 year member of the Texas Lions Camp Century Club. Finally, he was selected as a member of the Texas Lions Hall of Fame by his District 2-S3 in 2004.
He also served on the Board of Adjustment for the City of Georgetown as a member and Chairman. He was active in the Democratic Party in Williamson County and served many years as an election judge and precinct chairman.
He was elected for a two-year term to the Texas Silver Haired-Legislature.
Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Georgetown at 1:30PM on July 7, 2014 with Dr. David Griffin officiating. Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple, Texas.
Memorials may be sent to the Texas Lions Camp, P. O. Box 290247, Kerrville, Texas 78029-0247.
Appreciation expressed to Dr. Ken Beasley, Dr. Henry Lucid, Dr. Stephen Garland, Dr. Chad Sitzmann, Dr. Michael Crump, Dr. James Shepherd, Dr. Murray Snook, Dr. Kirland Nolan, and Dr. Elia Saadeh, Dr. Kevin L. Miller, Dr. William Cabaniss, Dr. Craig Couch, Dr. Marl Shepherd, and Dr. Jon Dietlein for their medical advice and friendship.
Tribute to my Father (copy this link): http://www.forevermissed.com/jl-akridge/#lifestory
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