David F. Akridge, 69, of Campbellsville, KY son of Helen Johnson Akridge and the late Chester Frank Akridge, was born March 10, 1951 in Larue County, KY. He died at 3:38 A.M., Saturday May 30, 2020 in Bowling Green, KY.
David professed faith in Christ at about age 10 at Hodgenville Methodist Church and was a member of South Campbellsville Baptist Church where he was an active deacon. He retired from GTE/Verizon after twenty seven years and was later employed as a bus driver for the Taylor County School System. David enjoyed woodworking, hunting and spending time with family and friends.
In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Al Turner.
SURVIVORS:
Wife of 49 years: Cheryl Akridge of Campbellsville
2 daughters: Holly Akridge & wife Patty Rosser of Bowling Green, KY; Gretchen Lawson & husband Adam of Hoagland, Indiana
2 granddaughters: Emori Lawson and Elyn Lawson
Mother: Helen Akridge of Campbellsville
2 brothers and 3 sisters: Paul Akridge & wife Jackie and Annette Jefferson & husband Tom of Campbellsville, Alfred Akridge & wife Diane of Buffalo, Beti Turner of Rineyville and Sherry Enlow & husband Paul of Rockmart, Georgia
Several nieces and nephews
Many other relatives and friends
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PRIVATE GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens by Dr. Ron Gleaves.
ONLY IMMEDIATE FAMILY WILL BE PERMITTED TO LEAVE VEHICLES TO ATTEND THE GRAVESIDE SERVICE.
DUE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY ISSUES, THE FAMILY REQUESTS FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY WHO WOULD LIKE TO PAY THEIR RESPECTS, MAY LINE THE SIDEWALKS AND STREETS NEAR THE FUNERAL HOME AND BROADWAY FOR THE PROCESSION AT APPROXIMATELY 1:30pmET ON WEDNESDAY.
THE FAMILY ALSO REQUESTS NO TAKE HOME FLOWERS OR GIFTS, BUT REQUEST DONATIONS TO GIDEON MEMORIAL BIBLES OR TO SOUTH CAMPBELLSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH AND MAY BE MADE THROUGH PARROTT & RAMSEY FUNERAL HOME.
Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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