Willie Boe Akers Obituary
Official Obituary of

Willie Boe Akers

October 25, 1957 - May 11, 2026

Willie Boe Akers Obituary

Willie Boe Akers,68, of Danville Virginia passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at Duke HomeCare & Hospice.


Born October 25, 1957, in Virginia he was the son of the late Archie Akers Sr. and Martha Chattin Akers. He was married to Celestine H. Akers, who survives.


In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters Brittany Akers, Morgan Akers; one special nephew Derek (DJ) Watlington; two sisters Martha Ann Akers and Margie Penn (John); three brothers James Akers (Bonnie), Johnnie Akers (Iris), Archie Akers (Janice); a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, He was preceded in death by his brother Asa William Akers.


The family will receive family and friends at 207 Rocklawn Ave, Danville, VA 24540 from 4-6. There will be a public viewing at Wilson’s Funeral Service and Cremation on Thursday May 14, 2026, from 3 PM to 5 PM


Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 2 P.M. at True Faith Baptist Church 91 Baltimore Ave, Danville, VA 24541. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. A visitation will be held one hour prior to service from 1PM to 2 PM.


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Willie Boe Akers,68, of Danville Virginia passed away Monday, May 11, 2026, at Duke HomeCare & Hospice.


Born October 25, 1957, in Virginia he was the son of the late Archie Akers Sr. and Martha Chattin Akers. He was married to Celestine H. Akers, who survives.


In addition to his wife, survivors include two daug

Events

Open Viewing

Thursday, May 14, 2026

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wilson Funeral Service and Cremation, Inc. (Danville, VA)

Danville, VA

Visitation

Friday, May 15, 2026

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

True Faith Baptist Church`

91 Baltimore Ave Danville, VA 24541

Celebration of Life

Friday, May 15, 2026

2:00 pm

True Faith Baptist Church`

91 Baltimore Ave Danville, VA 24541

Interment following funeral service

Friday, May 15, 2026

Highland Burial Park