Stanley Jeffrey Akers

Stanley Jeffrey Akers, 60, of Iuka, MS, died Friday, August 11, 2017, at his mother’s residence. Stanley was of the Methodist faith and a carpenter by trade. He loved working on old cars, drag racing, watching NASCAR, and spending time on the river, especially at Pickwick, with family and friends. He was quick with a kind word or a joke to make people smile. He will be missed by numerous family members and friends. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 13, 2017, at Cutshall Funeral Home Chapel in Iuka, officiated by Elder Gene Gist. Pall bearers will be Bo Gist, David Gist, Steven Akers, Sammy Welch, Brian Wilbanks, and Danny Young. Honorary pallbearers include Benny Phifer and Frank Robbins. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 until 8:00 p.m., Saturday, August 12, 2017, at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka, MS is entrusted with arrangements. He is survived by his children, Amanda of Iuka, MS, Emily of Russellville, AL, and Daleanna of Walnut, MS; his grandchildren, Dalton, Caden, and Addysn; his mother, Emma Frances Akers; his brothers and sisters, Robert "Buddy" Akers of Florence, AL, Stephanie (Tommy) Barnett of Iuka, MS, and Mark (Amy) Akers of Iuka, MS; his brother in law, Carl Booker of Iuka, MS; and his nieces and nephews, Kristen Amber (Donald) Johnson of Iuka, MS, Brianna (Mitch) Campbell of Memphis, TN, Allie Barnett of Iuka, MS, Chaz (Jill) Akers of Iuka, MS, and Bradley Booker of Iuka, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Joe Akers; his sister, Terry Jo Booker; his infant brother, Patrick Akers; his niece, Carla Booker Branson; and his grandparents, Terry and Elise Curtis and Robert and Julia Akers. An online guestbook can be accessed at www.cutshallfuneralhome.com.