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Maj Lawrence Edward “Larry” Akley

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Maj Lawrence Edward “Larry” Akley

Birth
Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
Death
12 Dec 2012 (aged 70)
Oakville, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
Burial
Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section Number 14, Plot number 626, grave Number 5,
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Major Lawrence E. Akley, DSN 4448, was hired as a civilian research clerk for the Saint Louis Police Library on July 12, 1962. He remained in this position until he entered the department academy on August 26, 1963. After the academy, he was assigned to the 4th District, Intelligence Division, Office of the Chief of Police, 3rd District, Office of the Chief of Police, 4th District, Office of the Chief of Police, 9th District, Office of the Chief of Police, Bureau of Services, Office of the Chief of Police, Planning and Development Section, Office of the Chief of Police, Bureau of Field Operations, Office of the Chief of Police, and finally, as the Commander of the North Patrol Division, which is for Districts 6, 7, and 8. During his career, he was awarded nine Chief's Letters of Commendation for outstanding police work. When Major Akley retired on September 10, 1990, he had completed 28.16 years of faithful and dedicated service to the Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Akley, Lawrence E. Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Beloved husband of Sandra C. Akley (nee Nicholas) for 48 years; dearest father of Steve (Amy) Akley and Kelly (Jeff) Brooks; loving grandfather of Catherine Akley, Nathan and Mason Brooks; dear brother of Della Norris and the late Ada Kleinschrodt and Wilma Motta; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and friend to many. Respected as a Policeman's Policeman. Services: Funeral at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd., Tuesday, December 18 at 9 a.m. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials to the Backstoppers Appreciated. Visitation Monday 3-8 p.m.

It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Retired Major of Police Lawrence E. Akley. Major Akley, DSN 4448, retired from the Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department as the Commander of Area 3 (North Patrol Division) in 1990, after more than 28 years of dedicated service to the Department and the citizens of Saint Louis, Missouri.

Major Akley began his career with the Department in 1963 as a Probationary Police Officer in the Fourth District. During his career, Major Akley career assignments in the Third District, Intelligence Division, Chief's Office, Commander District Nine, Commander Planning and Development, Commander Bureau of Field Operations (Major).

Major Akley was a highly decorated officer who received nine (9) Chief Letters of Commendation. He was a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the University of Missouri.

Major Akley leaves behind his loving wife Sandra Akley. Major Akley was a loving father, grandfather, and friend to many.

On behalf of the grateful citizens of the City of St. Louis and these great United States of America, we say thank you for your commitment and sacrifice, and God's speed.

The Funeral arrangements are complete and are follows:

Visitation:
December 17, 2012, 3 PM – 8 PM
Kutis Funeral Home (South County Chapel )
5255 Lemay Ferry Rd
Mehlville, MO 63129

Funeral:
December 18, 2012, 9 AM
Kutis Funeral Home (South County Chapel )
5255 Lemay Ferry Rd
Mehlville, MO 63129

Internment:
Funeral
Mount Hope Funeral
1215 Lemay Ferry Road
Saint Louis, MO 63125
Major Lawrence E. Akley, DSN 4448, was hired as a civilian research clerk for the Saint Louis Police Library on July 12, 1962. He remained in this position until he entered the department academy on August 26, 1963. After the academy, he was assigned to the 4th District, Intelligence Division, Office of the Chief of Police, 3rd District, Office of the Chief of Police, 4th District, Office of the Chief of Police, 9th District, Office of the Chief of Police, Bureau of Services, Office of the Chief of Police, Planning and Development Section, Office of the Chief of Police, Bureau of Field Operations, Office of the Chief of Police, and finally, as the Commander of the North Patrol Division, which is for Districts 6, 7, and 8. During his career, he was awarded nine Chief's Letters of Commendation for outstanding police work. When Major Akley retired on September 10, 1990, he had completed 28.16 years of faithful and dedicated service to the Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Akley, Lawrence E. Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Beloved husband of Sandra C. Akley (nee Nicholas) for 48 years; dearest father of Steve (Amy) Akley and Kelly (Jeff) Brooks; loving grandfather of Catherine Akley, Nathan and Mason Brooks; dear brother of Della Norris and the late Ada Kleinschrodt and Wilma Motta; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and friend to many. Respected as a Policeman's Policeman. Services: Funeral at KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd., Tuesday, December 18 at 9 a.m. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials to the Backstoppers Appreciated. Visitation Monday 3-8 p.m.

It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Retired Major of Police Lawrence E. Akley. Major Akley, DSN 4448, retired from the Saint Louis Metropolitan Police Department as the Commander of Area 3 (North Patrol Division) in 1990, after more than 28 years of dedicated service to the Department and the citizens of Saint Louis, Missouri.

Major Akley began his career with the Department in 1963 as a Probationary Police Officer in the Fourth District. During his career, Major Akley career assignments in the Third District, Intelligence Division, Chief's Office, Commander District Nine, Commander Planning and Development, Commander Bureau of Field Operations (Major).

Major Akley was a highly decorated officer who received nine (9) Chief Letters of Commendation. He was a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the University of Missouri.

Major Akley leaves behind his loving wife Sandra Akley. Major Akley was a loving father, grandfather, and friend to many.

On behalf of the grateful citizens of the City of St. Louis and these great United States of America, we say thank you for your commitment and sacrifice, and God's speed.

The Funeral arrangements are complete and are follows:

Visitation:
December 17, 2012, 3 PM – 8 PM
Kutis Funeral Home (South County Chapel )
5255 Lemay Ferry Rd
Mehlville, MO 63129

Funeral:
December 18, 2012, 9 AM
Kutis Funeral Home (South County Chapel )
5255 Lemay Ferry Rd
Mehlville, MO 63129

Internment:
Funeral
Mount Hope Funeral
1215 Lemay Ferry Road
Saint Louis, MO 63125

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  • Created by: Tim
  • Added: Dec 13, 2012
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102111721/lawrence_edward-akley: accessed ), memorial page for Maj Lawrence Edward “Larry” Akley (20 Aug 1942–12 Dec 2012), Find a Grave Memorial ID 102111721, citing Mount Hope Cemetery Mausoleum and Crematory, Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA; Maintained by Tim (contributor 46772461).