Kenneth Lee Akers, 70, of Mount Sherman, KY was born on November 4, 1955 in Campbellsville, KY, a son of the late Chester and Maymie Akers.

He was raised on the the family farm affectionately called "Walton's Mountain" on Liberty Church Road, until his family moved to Hodgenville, KY. 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:

His wife: Elizabeth Akers of Mount Sherman

5 children: Josh (Crystal), Kendrick (Tiffany), McKenna (DeeDee), Wesley (Erica) and Katy (Lee)

2 sisters: Elsie and Francis

Sister-in-law: Bonnie

Beloved grandchildren

Many nieces & nephews

A host of other relatives & friends

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

Funeral Service: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00amCT at Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home in Greensburg with Rev. Tim Shirley and Bro. Nathan Housley officiating

Burial: Mt. Moriah Cemetery
 

Visitation: Thursday from 4:00pm-8:00pmCT and  Friday after 7:00amCT 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.