Wayne N. Akers
December 30, 1944 - December 26, 2020
Wayne N. Akers, age 76 of Sumiton, passed away on Saturday December 26, 2020 at his residence. Wayne was a retired Coal Miner from Jim Walter Resources and was a member of the UMWA. Graveside service and interment will be Tuesday Dec. 29, 2020 at 11:00 am at Empire Memorial Cemetery. Rev. Bruce LeVan will officiate. Everyone will meet at the cemetery. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Candi Roberts; stepson, Leslie Butler; grandson, Daniel Sarr; parents, Bill Akers and Emma Mae Motte and sister, Cathy Bates and brother, Charles Akers. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Ginnie Akers; children, Sylvia Hollis (Jeff), Shawne Sarr (Steven) and Kenneth Butler (Carrie); nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren; sisters, Charlotte Simmons and Pat Motte; brothers, Mike Akers and Stanley Akers; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home, Dora directing 205-648-2323
Wayne N. Akers, age 76 of Sumiton, passed away on Saturday December 26, 2020 at his residence. Wayne was a retired Coal Miner from Jim Walter Resources and was a member of the UMWA. Graveside service and interment will be Tuesday Dec. 29, 2020... View Obituary & Service Information