Clavis Akridge

AKRIDGE
Oct. 10, 1928-July 10, 2017
Rev. Clavis Eugene Akridge, age 88, native of Bayou La Batre, AL and resident of Mobile, AL, died Monday, July 10, 2017. Rev. Akridge was a US Navy Veteran of WW II and a retired Baptist minister, educator and principal. He was a graduate of Alba High School, Louisiana College and the University of South Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Colon Curtis Akridge and Frances Orwell Davis Akridge; his wife of 68 years, Margaret Elizabeth Partridge Akridge and his brother, Warren Akridge. His survivors include three daughters, Sharon Akridge, Beverly (David) Harding and Peggy (Pat) Dawson; one brother, Neil Thomas (Jerrie) Akridge, Sr.; four grandchildren, Nikki Harwell, Daniel Kyte, Joshua (Cathy) Harding and Matthew (Rachel) Harding; four great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Alison, Bryant and Wendell; many other devoted family members and friends. Funeral services, officiated by Rev. David Akridge, will be held Friday, July 14, 2017 at 12:00 Noon from First Baptist Church of Bayou La Batre. The family will receive friends at the church Friday from 10:30 AM until service time. Interment will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Bayou La Batre, AL. The family would like to thank Dr. David Pate and his staff for their years of compassionate care. Condolences may be offered at www.mobilememorialfunerals.com.

Visitation

At Church

First Baptist Church of Bayou La Batre
13500 Wintzell Ave
Bayou La Batre, AL  36509
Friday, July 14, 2017
10:30 - 12:00 Noon

Service

Funeral Service

First Baptist Church of Bayou La Batre
First Baptist Church of Bayou La Batre
Bayou La Batre, AL  36509
Friday, July 14, 2017
12:00 Noon

Cemetery

Odd Fellows Cemetery
Highway 188
Bayou La Batre, AL  36541