Mr. Steve Akridge, 58, of Swainsboro, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Emanuel Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 7, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Price officiating. Interment will follow at Lamb Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 6, at Chapman Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Timmy Oliver, Christopher Clifton, David Akridge, Clint Akridge, Tommy Kirby and Tyler Bedgood.
Steve was born August 20, 1965, in Louisville, to Elzie Akridge and Ellen Jackson Gay. Mr. Akridge is preceded in death by his infant sisters, Pamela and Patricia Akridge.
Survivors include his mother, Ellen Gay of Twin City; father, Elzie Akridge of Soperton; son, Dustin Akridge of Twin City; daughter, Rebecca Ducker (Curt) of Twin City; grandchildren, Kainon Ducker and Lakota Ducker; sisters, Denice Kirby (Steve) of Nunez, Dena Clifton (Brent) of Twin City, Jamie Simoes (Thiago) and Renee Bush (Shannon), both of Swainsboro; several nieces, nephews and many friends.
Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of arrangements.
