Harrel Akers, better known by family and friends as “Biggon,” was born October 4, 1934, in Dougherty, to the late Johnnie Oscar and Alta Mae (Hale) Akers. He died on Monday, May 27, 2024, in Davis, at the age of 89 years, 7 months and 23 days. Biggon and the late Hildagard “Hilda” Huster were united in marriage on July 14, 1959, in Baumholder, Germany. From this marriage were born three daughters, Kathy, Karen, and Dian.
Biggon grew up in Dougherty. At the age of 16, he joined the United States Army. His service began at Ft. Sill, OK, prior to being stationed in Germany. He served during the Korean Conflict, as well as in combat duty during the Vietnam War. In 1977, after 27 years of loyal service to our country, Biggon retired, receiving an Honorable Discharge.
After retiring from the Army, Biggon and Hilda made their home in Oklahoma City, prior to returning home to Dougherty in December 1980. He spent several years working for Haliburton and Dolese Brothers. Because of the knowledge learned in the Army, Biggon spent much of his time doing home remodels and electrical work around Dougherty, earning him the title as “the town handyman.” Being a service minded individual, Biggon also devoted 25+ years to the Dougherty Town Council, serving in various positions including Mayor, Councilman, Water Superintendent and Clerk/Treasure.
Biggon loved being outdoors. He enjoyed hunting every chance he could find and piddling in his shop. Each Christmas, he made sure that everything in his yard that could be lit with Christmas lights was lit up. Biggon was a very loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He cherished spending time with his family.
Survivors include his three daughters, Kathy Perkins and husband Kent of Ratliff City, Karen Favors of Arlington, VA, and Dian Roetker and husband Rodney of Buffalo, OK; nine grandchildren, Jeffery Allen and wife Christy of Ratliff City, Bryan Perkins and wife Liz of Ratliff City, Courtney Wallace and husband Steven of Purcell, Dallas Favors and wife Julianne of Van Alstyne, TX, Dillon Favors of Frisco, TX, Mikayla Stone and husband Zach of Providence Village, TX, Chelsey Brown of Atlanta, GA, Tayler Chambers and husband Noah of Lindsay, and Colten Roetker of Lindsay; 10 great-grandchildren, Hayley and Lyla Allen, Bryson, Baylon and Remi Perkins, Kyden and Kensley Wallace, Patrick and Annie Favors, Aspen Downs, and Wren Chambers; two brothers, his twin, Darrel Akers and wife Virginia of Sulphur and Douglas Akers and wife Margaret of Dougherty; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Those preceding him in death include his parents; his beloved wife of 62 years, Hilda, on April 3, 2022; his sister, D. Armenta (Akers) McWethy; and one brother, Arlin Dee Akers and wife Mildred.
Graveside services, with military honors, were held 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2024, at the Dougherty Cemetery, with John Rheed Hale officiating.
Serving as pallbearers were his grandchildren, JefferyAllen, Dallas Favors, Dillon Favors, Chelsey Brown, Mikayla Stone, and Hayley Allen. Honorary bearers were his nephews, Danny Bettinger, Richard Akers, Randy Akers, Darrel Wayne Akers, Ronnie Akers, Donnie Akers, and Bryan Daugherty.
Services were “Entrusted To” HALE’S Funeral Home of Davis, OK. Online condolences can be offered at halesfuneralhomes.com.
