Joe Akers

Joe A. Akers, 75, of Bethlehem, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2013 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was the son of the late Joseph and Pearlie (Dean) Akers. He was the owner/operator of Lakeview Nursery and was the previous owner of Spruce Hill Nursery in Louisville. Joe was a member of the Pleasureville Baptist Church and served on the board of directors for the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival in Pineville, KY. Survivors include his wife, Norma Akers of Bethlehem, daughters, Debbie Akers (Kevin McDonald of Tamarac, FL, Suzy Kaltenthaler (Charles) of Clarksville, TN and Kelly Jo Akers of Bethlehem; sisters, Viola Harris, Norma Jean Akers and Lora Akers, all of Pineville, brother, Lester Akers of Bethlehem; dear friend, Wanda Baker of Pleasureville; grandchildren, Steven, Kryssy, C.J., Chaz and Alexis; nephews, Joe Allen (Susan) Harris, Joseph (Ashley) Harris and Andrew Jarrett Harris, all of Pineville; niece, Stephanie (Adam) Warren of LaGrange and great-nieces and nephew, Alexi s Blakely Wise, Ava Grace Harris and Maddox Joseph Russell Harris.