Kenneth Lee Akers

Mr. Kenneth Lee Akers of Mount Sherman, Kentucky, son of the late Chester and Maymie Akers, was born on November 4, 1955 in Campbellsville, Kentucky. He was raised on the the family farm affectionately called "Walton's Mountain" on Liberty Church Road, until his family moved to Hodgenville. He learned carpentry from his dad and ran his own framing crew by the age of 17. Kenny built hundreds of houses over the years, managed a truss company and Don's Lumber of Greensburg for many years. He came home to the farm and started raising cattle and hay. He opened Mt. Sherman Building Supply until one of many strokes kept him from working anymore. He enjoyed singing, his church and camping with his family.

He was a member of LaRue Baptist Church and led the choir for a period of time. He made a profession of faith early in life, but years later the Lord convicted him that he was not saved. He knelt down in a backfield on the farm and asked the Lord to save him. In doing that, he found a peace that he had never known. 

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Akers of Mount Sherman; children: Josh (Crystal), Kendrick (Tiffany), McKenna (DeeDee), Wesley (Erica) and Katy (Lee); sisters: Elsie and Francis; sister-in-law: Bonnie; beloved grandchildren and many nieces and nephews; plus a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a beloved daughter, Shannon Johnson; brothers: James, Bobby and Billy; and a sister, Betty Walters.

Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Lee Akers will be conducted at 10 AM (Central Time), (11 AM Eastern Time) on Friday, April 3, 2026 at the Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg with burial to follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Rev. Tim Shirley and Bro. Nathan Housley officiating.

Visitation is requested on Thursday from 5 PM until 8 PM (Central Time), (6 PM until 9 PM Eastern Time) and after 7 AM (Central Time) until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Josh Akers, Kendrick Akers, McKenna Akers, Wesley Akers, Dalton Akers and Lee Ashcraft

Honorary Pallbearers: Tim Wright and Troy Benningfield

Expressions of sympathy are requested to be made in the form of donations towards final expenses, which can be made at the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg.