Bobby “Bob” Gene Akers, 74, of Kalkaska, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at his sister’s home in North Manchester, Indiana. Mr. Akers was born on March 28, 1939 in Omar, West Virginia to the late Albert and Grace (Tackett) Akers. He served proudly for many years in both the U.S. Army and National Guard. Bob is survived by his wife Jan (Moore) Akers; daughters: Sandra Miller of Clinton, and Jackie Miller of Ypsilanti, sister Edith Muncy of North Manchester, IN; many nieces, nephews, and relatives; and many dear friends. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 8, 2013 with visitation beginning at 12:00 PM until the time of service, in the Chapel of Kalkaska Funeral Home, 152 S. Cedar St., Kalkaska. Bob will be laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Kalkaska Funeral Home and Cremation Services.