Dillard Akers, born April 11, 1923 in Oneida, Tennessee, departed this life on Sunday, December 21 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Medical Center in Somerset. At the time of his passing he was 86 years, eight months and 10 days of age.

By occupation he was retired from the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. During the war, he became a Purple Heart recipient. He was also a former city judge in Powell County and a life long member of the Hazard V.F.W. and D.A.V. chapter #64. He was also named all state commander.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Margaret Miller Akers; son Walter Akers and brothers Walter Akers and Demcey Akers.

He is survived by his wife, Roselee Lewis Akers of Somerset; sons Sammy Akers and wife Patty of Somerset, Larry Akers and wife Tina Lousie of Pine Knot and Edward Akers of Somerset; daughter Brenda Lee Dickheart and husband Dave of Fort Pierce, Florida; brothers Willard Akers of Hazard, David Akers of Scuddy, Joseph Akers of Scuddy and Johnny Akers of Big Creek; sister Tiny Sue Akers of Whitesburg; 11 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 27 at the Engle-Walker Funeral Home of Hazard with Willie Ramsey officiating. Burial took place in the Resthaven Cemetery located at Jeff.