Randy Joe Akers, 53, of Terre Haute passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his beloved family.  He was born September 30, 1968 in Crawfordsville to Jessie Jewel Williamson and Laura Belle Diem and was later adopted by Paul and Anna Akers.  Randy loved to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle.  He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed camping, fishing, and Indian bead hunting.  He was a history fanatic, a coin collector, and he loved to work on cars.  Randy was a member of the Eastside Church of Christ.  Most of all Randy was a family man.

He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Melissa Akers, daughters Brooklyn Nichole Akers, Alexandria Imogene Darner (Devin), and Carrie Elizabeth Moffett, grandchildren Mason Shorter, Hayden Chessire, Waylon Williams, Hazel Darner, and one on the way, brothers Matthew Akers (Courtney) and Andy Akers (Shannon), sister Kelly Riddell (Jay), and several nieces and nephews.  Randy is preceded in death by his parents, his biological father Jessie Jewel Williamson, and sister Janice Wylie.

Visitation will be Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 10:00 a.m.. to 12:00 p.m. at the Eastside Church of Christ located at 4025 College Avenue in Terre Haute.  Service will begin at 12 Noon at the church with Pastor James Coker officiating.  Cremation is entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be made to www.samaritanfunerals.com

"To Those Who Love Me"

When I am gone, release me, let me go-
So I can move into my afterglow.
You mustn't tie me down with your tears;

Let's be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love, and you can only guess
How much you've given me in happiness.
I thank you for the love that you each have shown,
But now it is time I traveled on alone.

So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It is only for a while that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.

And then, when you must come this way alone,

I'll greet you with a smile and a 'Welcome Home'.