Kenneth was born in Gardner, MA on October 17, 1928 to Leonard and Pauline (Debry) Akers and grew up in Worcester, MA.  Ken graduated from North High School and Becker College, both in Worcester.  He was a Veteran of the Air Force serving during the Korean War as a Cryptocratic Operator.  Ken enjoyed quiet dinners with his wife, reading historical novels, gardening, quilting, and eating a good bowl of ice cream.  He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Hartford for 46 years and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Worcester for 22 years.  Ken was employed in sales for most of his time in the workforce.  Before officially retiring he worked as a Crossing Guard for the Town of West Hartford.  Ken's final job was as Office Manager for Memorial Baptist Church for 19 years.

Ken is survived by Queen (Proctor) Akers his wife of 46 years, his daughters Valerie Myrick and Lewis (husband), and Alicia Akers, all of Hartford; brother Richard Akers of VA, a sister Phyllis Summers of TN., sister-in-laws JoAnn Akers of GA, Shirley Akers of MD, Daisy Montgomery of SC, Marjorie Jefferson and Atlee Feaster, both of MD, son-in-law David Swetz of MD.  Ken also leaves behind two grandsons Zachary Lindsay and Naomi (wife) of VA, Nathaniel Lindsay and Amanda (wife) of GA, and three lovely great-grandchildren Elena, Eli, and Lincoln, a host of nieces and nephews, and a special family friend, Jim Tranficanti of CT.  Special thanks to the staff at Avery Heights in Hartford. Ken was pre-deceased by brothers Clifton Akers and Phillip Akers and two children, who were taken far too soon, Duane Akers and Yvonne Swetz.

The wake will begin on Thursday, July 18 at 10:00 AM, followed by service at 11:00 AM, both at Memorial Baptist Church, 142 Fairfield Ave., Hartford, CT 06114.  Flowers or donations to the church can be sent directly to Memorial Baptist.  Please click the 'Guestbook' tab to the left to share a memory with the family.