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     His Social Security Number was 462-09-1605.⁶ William Randolph Danley was buried at Yantis Cemetery, Yantis, Wood Co., Texas.⁷ He married Ada B. Gray.⁷ William Randolph Danley was born on June 28, 1921 at Texas.^2,6,7 He died on December 10, 1986 at Wood Co., Texas, at age 65.^3,7

     His Social Security Number was 454-32-7676.⁸ Kenneth Doyle Danley was born on November 22, 1928 at Young Co., Texas.^1,8 He died on August 5, 1992 at Parker Co., Texas, at age 63.^8,3

     Peter Joseph Pataro Jr. was buried at Lake Park Cemetery, Swedesboro, Gloucester Co., New Jersey.^3,2 He was born on November 22, 1944 at Wichita Co., Texas.^1,3 He married Alice Marie Malvarose circa 1967.² Peter Joseph Pataro Jr. died on May 23, 2014 at Baltimore, Maryland, at age 69.^2,3 He Peter J. Pataro, Jr. 69, of Cheverly, Md. passed away May 23 at John Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore Md. with his family at his side. Peter is survived by his wife of 47 years, Alice (nee Malvarose), his son, Peter J. Pataro III of Woolwich Twp. and a grandson, Cole. His sisters, Peggy Herr and Pamela Pataro. Interment Lake Park Cemetery, Swedesboro, NJ. on May 28, 2014.²

     David Francis Herr was buried at Willow Street Mennonite Church Cemetery, 399 East Penn Grant Road, Willow Street, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.⁴ He was born on July 14, 1940 at Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania.² He married Peggy Jo Pataro, daughter of Peter Joseph Pataro and Paula Jayanell Danley, on February 17, 1962 at Grayson Co., Texas.^2,3 David Francis Herr died on June 4, 2011 at Colorado at age 70.² He David Francis Herr passed away on June 4, 2011 of complications due to Alzheimer's. David was born to Benjamin and Margaret Herr in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on July 14, 1940 with siblings Lawrence, Judy, Barbara, and Mitch Herr. David joined the Air Force and proudly served in Vietnam. David married the love of his life, Peggy Jo Pataro, on February 17, 1962. David retired from the Air Force, then worked and retired from General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Manitou Springs, Colorado. We will miss him so much, but we thank the Lord for letting us share his journey. David is survived by his wife, Peggy; his daughter Gayle Mendoza of Manitou Springs, Colorado; his son Christopher Herr of Cascade, Colorado; his son Jeffery Herr of Fort Worth, Texas; as well as 8 grandchildren and a great grandchild. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM with a reception to follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colorado Springs on June 10, 2011. The final resting place will be in his home town of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. on June 8, 2011.²

     James Leroy "Jim" Akers was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.⁴ His Social Security Number was 462-22-3840.⁷ He married Joyce Maxine Rodgers.^5,2 James Leroy "Jim" Akers was born on June 22, 1924 at Texas.^1,7,4 He died on June 30, 1987 at Young Co., Texas, at age 63.^3,4

     Joyce Maxine Rodgers was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Los Angeles Co., California.³ Her married name was Akers.¹ She married James Leroy "Jim" Akers, son of James William "Will" Akers and Alma Matilda McCluskey.^1,2 Joyce Maxine Rodgers was born on February 10, 1925 at Texas.^4,3 She died on July 13, 2011 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 86.^4,3

     His Social Security Number was 462-22-4037.⁸ Billy Fred Akers was buried at Pioneer Cemetery, 1000 4th Street, Graham, Young Co., Texas.⁷ He was born on March 27, 1928 at Young Co., Texas.^3,8,7 He married Georgia Joyce Harrison in 1953.^1,3,4,6 Billy Fred Akers died on April 16, 2007 at Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 79.^8,4,7 He GRAHAM - Billy Fred Akers, 79, died Monday, April 16, 2007, in Fort Worth. Funeral: Private. Survivors: Wife of 54 years, Joyce Akers of Graham; daughters, Suzette Akers of Denton and Lissa Ann Akers of Fort Worth; son, David J. Akers and wife, Debbie, of Graham; and sister, Mary Jane Byerly and husband, Walter, of Graham. Morrison Funeral Home Graham, 940-549-2121 on April 18, 2007.⁴

     Georgia Joyce Harrison was buried at Pioneer Cemetery, 1000 4th Street, Graham, Young Co., Texas.^3,4 She was born on July 9, 1929 at Pampa, Gray Co., Texas.^3,4 As of 1953,her married name was Akers.³ She married Billy Fred Akers, son of James William "Will" Akers and Alma Matilda McCluskey, in 1953.^1,2,5,3 Georgia Joyce Harrison died on April 6, 2020 at Graham, Young Co., Texas, at age 90.³ She Georgia Joyce Akers (she preferred to be called Joyce) passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6th at her home in Graham. Joyce was born on July 9, 1929 in Pampa, Texas to the late Blanche Hamner Harrison and the late Richard Marion Harrison. Joyce and her family moved to Bryson, Texas where she grew up from the age of six onwards. In 1953, she married Graham’s Billy Fred Akers. Joyce and Billy Fred stayed in Graham to raise their family, run their oil field supply business, and otherwise enjoy small-town Texas life. Joyce was a beautifully spiritual person who had a gift for making everything around her beautiful too. She loved long road trips, gardening, flowers, interior design, and decorating for all the holidays. Joyce was famous for her impeccable style and grace. She was a beloved wife, mother, and friend who kept those she treasured close to her heart. Joyce was preceded in death by Billy Fred in 2007 after 54 years of marriage; by sons Richard Bell and David J. Akers; by her sister Shirley Hall Gibbins. Survivors include daughters Suzette Akers of Denton and Lissa Akers and her partner Kevin Thiemann of Benbrook; granddaughter Michele Akers Saldivar of San Antonio and her two children; best friends Mildred Ruth Bruce and Kathy McCain; sister-in-law Mary Jane Byerly; and numerous nieces and nephews. Joyce will be laid to rest beside her beloved Billy Fred in Pioneer Cemetery in Graham. Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home. on April 10, 2020.³

     David J. Akers David J. Akers, 67, passed away in Graham on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. A memorial service will be held to honor David's life on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the First Baptist Church. David’s grandchildren have requested attendees to wear Cowboys, Longhorns, or Graham Steers attire to the service to honor his love for sports. He was born on October 2, 1951 to Georgia Joyce Harrison and Billy Fred Akers. David was very giving in his life, and continued to give in death, as he donated his body and brain to research on Alzheimer's Disease. David married Debra Ann Carson in Graham on November 15, 1991. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, NRA, Graham Booster Club, Rotary Club, and Petroleum Landman Association. David was a big fan of sports, he especially loved the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Longhorns, and of course, the Graham Steers. David loved his family dearly and was a wonderful husband and loving Papaw. David is survived by his wife, Debbie Akers of Graham; mother, Joyce Akers of Graham; daughters; Kelli Huckobey and companion Ricky Beckham of Graham, Michele Akers Saldivar of Alice, and Jordan Fuller of Wichita Falls, sons; Danny Huckobey and wife, Marci of Graham, and Scott Elliott and companion, Heather O'neal of Beeville, grandchildren; Kennedy Huckobey, John Huckobey, Joseph Huckobey, Emily Odom, Carson Huckobey, Dylan Elliott, Lila Brehms, Grayson Brehms, Megan Saldivar, Xavier Saldivar, Jersey O'neal, and Chase O'neal, and Sisters; Lissa Akers of Benbrook, and Suzette Akers of Denton. David was preceded in death by his Father, Billy Fred Akers, Grandparents, James Akers and Alma McCluskey Akers, and Richard and Blanche Harrison, a brother, Dickie Bell, and an aunt, Shirley Hall Gibbons.³ He was born on October 2, 1951 at Jack Co., Texas.^1,3 He married Ann G. Gostilow on February 23, 1985 at Young Co., Texas.⁶ David J. Akers and Ann G. Gostilow were divorced on December 11, 1986 at Tarrant Co., Texas.⁷ David J. Akers married Marla K. Kinser on January 24, 1987 at Young Co., Texas.⁶ David J. Akers and Marla K. Kinser were divorced on December 7, 1989 at Young Co., Texas.⁷ David J. Akers married Debra Ann "Debbie" Carson on November 15, 1991 at Graham, Young Co., Texas.^6,3,4 David J. Akers died on December 19, 2018 at Graham, Young Co., Texas, at age 67.^3,4

     Lt. Col. James Calvin Akers was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^2,3 He married Sharon Kay Boone.^1,2 Lt. Col. James Calvin Akers was born on July 1, 1940 at Graham, Young Co., Texas.^1,2 He died on February 3, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 75.² He Lt. Col. James C. "Jim" Akers, USAF Ret., 75, of Daleville, and formerly of Fork Union, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Jim was born July 1, 1940 in Graham, Texas. He was the son of the late J.C. and Jessie M. O'Rear Akers and lived in Daleville for the last two years. Jim proudly served as a navigator in the United States Air Force and retired after 21 years of service. He served three tours of duty in Viet Nam, one year in Korea, and three years in Alaska. Jim recently retired as Director of Admissions for Fork Union Military Academy after 20 years of service, and is a member of Fincastle Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sharon K. Boone Akers; daughters and son-in-law, Melynda and Nizar Ghuneim of Concord, North Carolina, and Marci Akers of Matthews, North Carolina; and grandchildren, Jillian Ghuneim, and Jessica Ferguson. A memorial service will be held at Fork Union Baptist Church at a later date. Inurnment with full military honors provided by The United States Air Force Honor Guard will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, 5550 Bagging Plant Road, Dublin, Virginia. on February 6, 2016.²