John Ronald Akers

John Ronald Akers, 82, of Sulphur passed away on October 14, 2019 in a local hospital surrounded by his family.  Ronald worked at Olin/Arcadian Chemical for 26 years until 1992, R. E. Heidt and the Sheriff’s department for 11 years.  He proudly served in the United States Army for two years as a military policeman.  Ronald loved fishing and hunting, spending time with his family, country music dancing and reading westerns.  Ronald was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 208 and Disabled American Veterans. 

Ronald  is survived by his wife of 53 years, Martha Smith Akers of Sulphur; his daughter, Jennifer Boudreaux and husband Carlton, Jr. of Sulphur; his grandchildren, Christen Barrow and husband Raymond, III of Sulphur and Michelle Aileen Duhon and husband Justin of Orange, TX; one great grandchild, James Leo Barrow; his brother, Wayne Akers and wife Henrietta of Carlyss; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John O. and Aline Portie Akers.

Services for Ronald will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at 10 AM at Johnson and Robison Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Norris officiating.  Burial will follow at Mimosa Pines Cemetery in Carlyss.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday October 16, 2019 from 4-9 PM and will resume on Thursday from 8 AM until the time of service. 

A special thank you to Amedysis Hospice and to all our neighbors, EMT, police and the Carlyss Fire Department.