Billy J. Akers
1967 - 2025
Billy J Akers, 58, of Winston-Salem, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, at his home, with his loved ones gathered around his bedside.
Memorial services celebrating his life will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Refuge Baptist Church, 2324 Cole Road, Winston-Salem, NC.
Billy was a dedicated and proud employee at Bain Oil Company for 23 years. He will be remembered as a funny guy, a jokester, a giving man with a heart of gold. Billy loved spending time with his family, Duke basketball and ketchup. lol. A man of unwavering strength who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Though our hearts ache with loss we find comfort in the memories we shared and love he showed us all.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mamie Jackson; sisters, Mary Locklear and Debra Akers; and his brother, Junior Akers.
Left to cherish his memory is the love of his life and partner of 42 years, Brenda K. Spach; daughter, Amanda N Riddle (James D. Riddle); son, Billy Joe Akers Jr. (Caitlan Campbell); granddaughter, Aaliyah F. Akers, who was the light of his life; very special brother, David Akers (Tammy Akers); loving sister, Missie Akers; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
My heart goes out to the family, May god give you all strength during this difficult time. Billy will be remembered for the joy he brought to so many lives and deeply missed. Praying for you all 🙏
My deepest condolences to your family and friends.
Prayers for our family in this difficult time, Billy will always be remembered. My best memory with Billy will always be when I brung 2 goats over to my dad’s house and he had no problem with putting them in a fence in his yard. He was a great man! Gone but Never Forgotten! 🙏🏻❤️
My heart, thoughts and prayers goes to the family during this difficult time. May Father God give you the strength, love, and comfort for all of you. Billy was a great dad, friend, and granddad. He will be deeply missed. Sending lots of love and prayers for you all.🙏❤️
My sincerest condolences go out to my very best friend of dang near 30 years and her family. I was so sad to find out “Mr. Billy Akers, Sir” passed away. I am very happy to know he was surrounded by his loved ones. Billy was a great guy and always gave me a hard time since I was so shy when me and Manda were just in elementary school. His home was a ‘home away from home’ for me during that part of my life, which was very rough, and I couldn’t ever thank him enough to allow me to always be there lol. You’ll be sorely missed, Billy. 🕊️
-Amanda Holden, Wanda Holden, Valerie Holden, and Chase Mabe
My fondest memories are when we were young cousins. I was at his house all the time as we lived next door. We were always giggling as he was honery. I remember hugging him at his sister’s funeral as he was so upset. I remember him giving my grandkids money for ice cream. He was so special and caring. Memories will stay in my heart. Your light will shine forever.