September 2, 1930 – March 24, 2021.
Kenneth Shelby Akers, of Independence, MO. passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home March 24th at the age of 90.
Kenneth served as Quarter Master in the Korean War. He married Joyce Alber November 7, 1953. He worked for Standard Oil Refinery 40 years retiring in 1989. He was a great man and a wonderful grandfather to many. Kenneth was talented, disciplined and a hard worker. He loved his pontoon at Lake Jacomo, dancing and his friends at American Legion, playing pool, flying remote airplanes and his family. A friend to all and loved by all who knew him. Kenneth will be greatly missed. His family and friends are blessed by his amazing example.
Kenneth was preceded in death by the love of his wife Joyce (2002), parents Nora and Albert Akers, his daughter Pam (Steve) Corn and siblings Eleanora Thompson, Juanita Card, Pete, Leroy and Robert Akers.
Kenneth leaves behind daughters Joleen (John) Wisemore, Lee’s Summit, Teresa Jackson, Independence, Janell (Cal) Beck, Louisburg KS, 12 grandchildren, 17 great -grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Family graveside service will be held April 2, 2021 at Woodlawn Cemetery. There will be a celebration of life for family and friends April 14, 2021, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion, 16701 E. US Highway 40 Independence.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO 816-796-8600
Len Knecht & Le Smith
30 Mar 2021Our deepest Sympathy to the family in the
Loss of your beloved Ken
We first met Ken thru Joan and dancing at
American Legion & Sugar Creek
Ken was always such a fun friendly guy
And will be greatly missed by many
Woody McElroy
31 Mar 2021I worked with Kenneth at the Amoco Refinery in Sugar Creek. If I remember correctly he transferred to the Whiting, Indiana refinery when Sugar Creek closed in 1982. So did I. I thought Kenneth was a good man. I talked with him quite often.
Marianne McCollam
9 Apr 2021My deepest condolences to Ken’s family. He worked with my father (Bob Hall) at the refinery, and I grew up with his beautiful daughters, graduating with Pam. A lot of special childhood memories in our community.