1934
2010
Mr. William "Bill" David Aker, Sr., 75, of 343 N.C., Highway 62 West, died Thursday, February 25, 2010, at Moses Cone Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Burnett's Chapel UMC with the Rev.Charles Stewart officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Aker was born on October 10, 1934 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Brook Hicks and Ethel Mae Eanes Aker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Grover "Sandy" Aker. Mr. Aker was a member of Burnett's Chapel UMC, a Veteran of the US Marine Corp., a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and was a driver for the Senior Resources Community Nutrition Center for Burnett's Chapel. He loved to ride horses and enjoyed entertaining others with rides in his wagon pulled by his mule Daisy.He is survived by his wife, Betty Aker, of the residence, a son William "Billy" Aker, Jr. of Carolina Beach, and two grandsons, Brandon David and Jonathan Saunders Aker of High Point.The family will receive friends from 1:30 until service time on Sunday at Burnett's Chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to Burnett's Chapel UMC, 1201 Burnett's Chapel Rd., Greensboro, NC 27406.
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March 20, 2010
Betty, I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lauren Kern
March 10, 2010
Betty D. Walker
I am so sorry to hear of David's death.
March 6, 2010
Deb
"Mr.Bill" thank you for the memories I shall forever hold dear to my heart. I love you.
March 3, 2010
Tim Bright
My heartfelt condolences for your loss.
March 2, 2010
Betty we were very sorry to hear of the death of your husband Bill. You and your family are in our prayers. Clara Botkin and Family of Staunton, VA
February 28, 2010
JohnW McCraw-CMSgtRet
To Marine Bill Aker's Family;
On behalf of we, His US Marine Surviving Brethen Extend our condolences to your loss of a Loved One and, Departure Of Our Brother in Arms.
As General Douglas Mc Arthur stated to to the US Congress,Old Soldiers Never Die,They Just Fade Away,But' We The Few,The Proud,Don't Fade Away For A US Marine is Transfered to Our Lords Marine Detachment Guarding Heavens Gates and Marine Aker has reported in and been posted watch duty at Heavens Gates.
Ms Betty and Billy Be Comforted and At Peace For Your Loved One Has ReJoined His Fraternaty Bros in Heaven.
February 27, 2010
Ann Phillips
Cowboy Bill - I can just see you giving the Lord a ride in the wagon and Daisy leading the way - Riding in the wagon was a very fond memory for me and Pete. You will truly be missed and we promise to take good care of Betty. Love and prayers - Pete and Ann Phillips
February 27, 2010
Gus & Mazie Quattro
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your
family. We are sorry for your loss and
send our deepest condolences to all!
February 27, 2010
Bill will always be a special person to us he was a blessing to know .. god has called a good cowboy home...... thinking of each of you and sending love Ann and Lisa Reynolds and Glenn Peters
February 27, 2010
Jeff Hatchel
We are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to call.
Our deepest sympathies,
The Jeff Hatchel Family
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