Charles Hampton (Hamp) Akers, Christiansburg, passed away on August 17,
2015. Hamp was born on April 30, 1921, to the late Blaine and Carlene Akers. He
was also preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Sue Crockett, and Tootsie
Akers; and his best friend and loving wife of 63 yeas, Lucille Lou.
Left to
cherish his memory and sense of humor are his daughter, Patricia A. Byrd
(Dickie); son, Daniel Hampton Akers; grandchildren, John Charles Chuck
Simpkins, Stacie Simpkins Rodriquez (Tony), Shellie Simpkins Duncan (Billy),
Sara Maria Akers, Andrew Hampton Andy Akers; great-grandchildren, Patricia
Nikki Simpkins, Matthew Matt Duncan, Tanner Duncan, Alex Duncan; brothers,
J.D. Akers (Jan), Kelly Akers (Nikky), George Akers; sisters, Dot Ford (Ken),
Betty Jean Linkous, Janet Cundiff; as well as many nieces, nephews, and
friends.
Hamp was a proud member of the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked many
years at RAAP and later retired from the VA Hospital.
As requested by Hamp,
there will be no services. To remember Hamp best, make someone laugh
today.
2015. Hamp was born on April 30, 1921, to the late Blaine and Carlene Akers. He
was also preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Sue Crockett, and Tootsie
Akers; and his best friend and loving wife of 63 yeas, Lucille Lou.
Left to
cherish his memory and sense of humor are his daughter, Patricia A. Byrd
(Dickie); son, Daniel Hampton Akers; grandchildren, John Charles Chuck
Simpkins, Stacie Simpkins Rodriquez (Tony), Shellie Simpkins Duncan (Billy),
Sara Maria Akers, Andrew Hampton Andy Akers; great-grandchildren, Patricia
Nikki Simpkins, Matthew Matt Duncan, Tanner Duncan, Alex Duncan; brothers,
J.D. Akers (Jan), Kelly Akers (Nikky), George Akers; sisters, Dot Ford (Ken),
Betty Jean Linkous, Janet Cundiff; as well as many nieces, nephews, and
friends.
Hamp was a proud member of the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked many
years at RAAP and later retired from the VA Hospital.
As requested by Hamp,
there will be no services. To remember Hamp best, make someone laugh
today.
Charles Hampton (Hamp) Akers, Christiansburg, passed away on August 17,
2015. Hamp was born on April 30, 1921, to the late Blaine and Carlene Akers. He
was also preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Sue Crockett, and Tootsie
Akers; and his best friend and loving wife of 63 yeas, Lucille Lou.
Left to
cherish his memory and sense of humor are his daughter, Patricia A. Byrd
(Dickie); son, Daniel Hampton Akers; grandchildren, John Charles Chuck
Simpkins, Stacie Simpkins Rodriquez (Tony), Shellie Simpkins Duncan (Billy),
Sara Maria Akers, Andrew Hampton Andy Akers; great-grandchildren, Patricia
Nikki Simpkins, Matthew Matt Duncan, Tanner Duncan, Alex Duncan; brothers,
J.D. Akers (Jan), Kelly Akers (Nikky), George Akers; sisters, Dot Ford (Ken),
Betty Jean Linkous, Janet Cundiff; as well as many nieces, nephews, and
friends.
Hamp was a proud member of the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked many
years at RAAP and later retired from the VA Hospital.
As requested by Hamp,
there will be no services. To remember Hamp best, make someone laugh
today.
2015. Hamp was born on April 30, 1921, to the late Blaine and Carlene Akers. He
was also preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Sue Crockett, and Tootsie
Akers; and his best friend and loving wife of 63 yeas, Lucille Lou.
Left to
cherish his memory and sense of humor are his daughter, Patricia A. Byrd
(Dickie); son, Daniel Hampton Akers; grandchildren, John Charles Chuck
Simpkins, Stacie Simpkins Rodriquez (Tony), Shellie Simpkins Duncan (Billy),
Sara Maria Akers, Andrew Hampton Andy Akers; great-grandchildren, Patricia
Nikki Simpkins, Matthew Matt Duncan, Tanner Duncan, Alex Duncan; brothers,
J.D. Akers (Jan), Kelly Akers (Nikky), George Akers; sisters, Dot Ford (Ken),
Betty Jean Linkous, Janet Cundiff; as well as many nieces, nephews, and
friends.
Hamp was a proud member of the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked many
years at RAAP and later retired from the VA Hospital.
As requested by Hamp,
there will be no services. To remember Hamp best, make someone laugh
today.
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