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Dr Jerry Akers

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Dr Jerry Akers Veteran

Birth
Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas, USA
Death
13 Jul 2023 (aged 80–81)
Dallas County, Texas, USA
Burial
Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas, USA Add to Map
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Dr. Jerry Akers of Argyle, TX passed away on July 13th. Jerry was born in Elkhart, Kansas in 1942. His parents were Richard and Bernice Akers. Jerry graduated from Elkhart High School and went on to study at Anderson College and later the University of Houston where he received a Doctor of Optometry Degree. Jerry served as a Captain in the Army for two years at Fort Knox, Kentucky after graduating from college. Dr. Akers started a practice in Hays, Kansas after his military service and saw patients for over 41 years in Hays. Jerry was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing golf at the Smoky Hill Country Club while living in Hays. He also enjoyed serving his community through the Optimist Club of Hays. Survivors include: Sons/daughter-in-law; Michael & Tamara (Argyle, TX) and Scott (Dallas, TX) along with four grandchildren; Drew, Addison, Eddie and Zack. Dr. Akers was laid to rest in Elkhart, Kansas. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Optimist Club of Hays. Checks should be made payable to the "Optimist Club of Hays" and mailed to 1110 Drum St., Hays, KS 67601.

Published by The Hays Daily News from Jul. 24 to Jul. 25, 2023. (id. 52540281). Legacy

Sources:
* White Family & Their Kin. By Mrs. Gladys Esther White O'Neal & Elma Leota White Stoops. Paper Graphics, Garden City, Ks, 1983. Repository: Midwest Genealogy Center, Independence, MO.
Dr. Jerry Akers of Argyle, TX passed away on July 13th. Jerry was born in Elkhart, Kansas in 1942. His parents were Richard and Bernice Akers. Jerry graduated from Elkhart High School and went on to study at Anderson College and later the University of Houston where he received a Doctor of Optometry Degree. Jerry served as a Captain in the Army for two years at Fort Knox, Kentucky after graduating from college. Dr. Akers started a practice in Hays, Kansas after his military service and saw patients for over 41 years in Hays. Jerry was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing golf at the Smoky Hill Country Club while living in Hays. He also enjoyed serving his community through the Optimist Club of Hays. Survivors include: Sons/daughter-in-law; Michael & Tamara (Argyle, TX) and Scott (Dallas, TX) along with four grandchildren; Drew, Addison, Eddie and Zack. Dr. Akers was laid to rest in Elkhart, Kansas. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Optimist Club of Hays. Checks should be made payable to the "Optimist Club of Hays" and mailed to 1110 Drum St., Hays, KS 67601.

Published by The Hays Daily News from Jul. 24 to Jul. 25, 2023. (id. 52540281). Legacy

Sources:
* White Family & Their Kin. By Mrs. Gladys Esther White O'Neal & Elma Leota White Stoops. Paper Graphics, Garden City, Ks, 1983. Repository: Midwest Genealogy Center, Independence, MO.


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