Popular Post Julie Akers Posted March 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2023 I regret to inform his favorite online group that Glenn Akers from Mounds, Oklahoma passed away on March 28, 2023 from cancer at 78 years old. Glenn was a lifetime master diesel mechanic that loved God with everything within him. He was a wealth of knowledge to all that knew him. He seemed to be able to fix the unfixable and solve the unsolvable when it came to trucks. He loved Mac Trucks, but definitely loved all big engines and equipment. Glenn beat many illnesses along the way as he functioned with a half of lung from myasthenia gravis and a paralyzed diaphragm. He beat out Covid in 2021 and the nurse said he did better than everyone on the ICU floor. He was the hardest working man I had ever met. He cried more over not being able to work than he did the cancer diagnosis. Glenn was able to pass at home with his family praying and singing hymns around him. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. In lieu of flowers, we are setting up a gofundme account for his widow to help as she carries on without her best friend. Glenn Akers GoFundMe Feel free to follow me on Facebook for the most current updates. https://www.facebook.com/julie.cornellakers?mibextid=LQQJ4d Glenn Akers Celebration of Life April 7th at 11 am Glenpool United Pentecostal Church 88 W Main St Glenpool, OK 74033 5 1 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72665-glenn-akers-passing/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Thank you for sharing, Julie, and so very sorry for your loss. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72665-glenn-akers-passing/#findComment-528228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Welcome to BMT and thank you for sharing the information about Glenn. My condolences to you and your family. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72665-glenn-akers-passing/#findComment-528263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961H67 Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Thank You for sharing. And thank you for sharing the photos, I’m very sorry for your loss. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72665-glenn-akers-passing/#findComment-528291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKS Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Very sorry for your loss,no doubt Glenn was a great man,RIP..🙏🏻 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72665-glenn-akers-passing/#findComment-528296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb73lt Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 My condolences. Thank you for sharing. He sounds like an amazing man. Hopefully, this site brought him some solace and joy. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72665-glenn-akers-passing/#findComment-528304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve s. Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Julie, thank you for telling us about your father. I have been following his posts here for years. He always added something of value to the conversation, and there was no doubt that he knew what he was talking about. He spoke with an authority that only time and experience can give. I am thankful that folks like your father take the time to share their knowledge with the rest of us. We will miss him around here. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72665-glenn-akers-passing/#findComment-528322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Binder Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Julie, A few years ago, Glenn made some comments about life in general. Those comments have stuck with me all these years and made a tremendous impression on me. He was a good man and he will be missed by all. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72665-glenn-akers-passing/#findComment-528324 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Akers Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) @High Binder thank you so much for your kind words. I am so thankful his words moved you so strongly. Glenn had strong convictions about work, life, and about God. Edited April 2, 2023 by Julie Akers 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72665-glenn-akers-passing/#findComment-528355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Akers Posted April 2, 2023 Author Share Posted April 2, 2023 @steve s. so thankful he was able to share about the trucks and the profession he loved. He talked about this forum to his wife and many times referenced several folks as wonderful friends. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72665-glenn-akers-passing/#findComment-528356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleclutchinweasel Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 Just now saw this. I am much saddened by the loss of such a wonderful guy. My thoughts and prayers to the family. Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72665-glenn-akers-passing/#findComment-529044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fjh Posted April 12, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted April 12, 2023 Again My condolences to your family ! As I spoke before he will be sadly missed here At BMT ! A great Mind and And contributor to the BMT Site! Our Hearts are with you Julie! 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72665-glenn-akers-passing/#findComment-529049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Akers Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 @fjh and @doubleclutchinweasel. Your words have meant so much to our family. We had about 15 truck drivers that he worked with show up at the funeral. Not many folks get to do the work they love until they are 78 years old. We were blessed to have him in our lives. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72665-glenn-akers-passing/#findComment-529162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Yeah I missed it too. Sorry for your loss but yes I am very sure. He’s in a better place. Thanks for the post… Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72665-glenn-akers-passing/#findComment-529165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
67RModel Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Sorry about the passing of Glenn. There is another fellow on here with the username "theakerstwo" also from Oklahoma I think. Any relation I wonder? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72665-glenn-akers-passing/#findComment-529167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 37 minutes ago, 67RModel said: Sorry about the passing of Glenn. There is another fellow on here with the username "theakerstwo" also from Oklahoma I think. Any relation I wonder? That was Glenn. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/72665-glenn-akers-passing/#findComment-529173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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