Charles Richard “Chuck” Akers, Jr. of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, born November 13th, 1981, gave up his earthly life for Heavenly life on December 28th, 2024. He was the devoted husband of Rebecca “Blair” Akers and the attentive father and mentor of Layne Beckett Akers and Nori Jayne Akers. Chuck was a very involved and guiding Christian figure in the lives of Layne and Nori. His attention, dedication and commitment to them has built a lasting legacy that will continue to influence their lives.
Chuck was the son of Charlie and Susan Akers of Murfreesboro, Tennessee and the brother of Stacy McRoberts (Steven) of Nixa, Missouri and Laura Akers of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He leaves father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rick and Trudy Collins and sister-in-law, Brooke Travis (Danny). He also leaves nieces and nephews, Jackson, Mollie and Nate McRoberts, Alli Crew, Anthony (Beth) Akers, Isaiah Carter, AJ Swader, Jet, Collins, and Landry Travis.
Chuck and his family were members of Fellowship Bible Church. In addition to being the founder of Summit Concrete in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Chuck was an avid baseball lover, playing for Oakland High School, winning back-to-back state championships in 1999 and 2000. He also played for Middle Tennessee State University from 2000-2004. Chuck coached and touched many young lives with his association with BC Athletics focusing on character building and growing young men of virtue above the love of the game.
The visitation is Saturday, January 4th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with the service following at 1:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 265 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129. Pastor Jeff Patton will officiate. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery with Anthony Akers, AJ Swader, Jackson McRoberts, Danny Travis, Drew Carmichael, Jack Santi, Dylan Rodgers, Caleb Jordan, and Jake Maddox serving as pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Blue Raider Athletic Association, MTSU Box 576 Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132. Please make checks payable to MTSU Baseball with Chuck Akers Memorial on the memo line; or to the Student Ministry Church, 1750 N. Thompson Lane Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129, with checks made payable to New Vision Church, Student Ministry with Chuck Akers Memorial on the memo line.
