E.R. Akens

E. R. Akens, 94, of Clovis, New Mexico, died Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Plains Regional Medical Center. He was born July 31, 1915, in Robert Lee, Texas, to Joseph A. Rosa Akens.

He married Billie Mae Kimbrell May 15, 1937, in Portales, New Mexico. He was a general contractor. He was a deacon at Bethel Assembly of God where he was a member.

He is survived by 4 children, Barbara, Roland, Kenneth and Keith grandchildren, Cindy Higgins, Kelly Mitchell Bryan, Dawn Tracy Brad, Kenneth Akens Jr., Kevin Akens, Renee Wright Randy, Leslie Kundy Walter, Katy Akens, Tessa Kirklin, Amanda Wright and Heidi Wright great grandchildren, Sarah Akens, Deanna Akens, Taylor Mitchell, Rilley Mitchell, Heath Cone, Chance Wright, Lucy Wright, Thomas Wright, Karma Wright, Cage Wright and great great grandchildren, Shi Lynn Akens and Dillon Mitchell.

He was preceded in death by his wife his parents son, E. Keith Akens and brothers and sisters, Wilma, Janey, Clovia and Hafford.

Services will be held at a later. Cremation has taken place.

Arrangements are by SteedTodd Funeral Home, 800 E. Manana, Clovis, New Mexico, 88101, 5757635541.