Bobby J. Akers was born on December 23, 1934 in Summertown, Tennessee and became one of God’s most prized angels in Texarkana, Texas on October 16, 2016. At a tender age, Bob moved to Indiana where he met and married. They moved to Nashville, Arkansas where Bob worked at Weyerhaeuser and James Hardie Gypsum for 33 years as a mechanic. His work ethic was undeniable and he always did more than what was required of him in every aspect of life. Bob retired to enjoy the divinity of his self-made haven, which included stunning, multi-colored flowers of all kinds, various vegetables, and animals of all species. There was never a dying plant or starving animal within miles of Bob. Stray animals could naturally sense that he was a savior on earth and if they made it to him, all of their problems would be solved. Bob displayed his extreme devotion to God by nurturing God’s earth and animals like an angelic plant and animal whisper, inspired and driven by the Lord himself. Along with worshipping through his kindhearted care of nature, Bob was also a faithful member of Immanuel Baptist Church and loved his church family as he loved his flowers and animals. Bob himself was a constantly blooming flower in an ordinary world: he tended to be quite and keep to himself, but the unmistakable beauty of his love and dedication to the earth as well as those around him was and always will be breath-stoppingly beautiful.

Bob was preceded in death by his mother Bertha Bowie Akers, his father Tommy J. Akers, son Shane Akers, and great-granddaughter Kaydence Marie Atkinson.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, son, daughter, nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, two sisters and many nieces, nephews, and family members.

Interment will follow in Corinth Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday night from 6 to 8 pm.