John Akel

of Sherwood, AR

January 27, 1937 - September 28, 2007

John Akel, 70, of Sherwood passed away, Friday, September 28, 2007. He was born January 27, 1937 in Ramallh, Palestine. John came to the United States when he was 16 years old, graduated from North Little High School in 1956. He was a Korean War veteran and self-employed for 40 years in the grocery business. He was born to the late Mike and Nejmeh Akel.

He was the husband of Brenda Akel for 45 years; father of Arkey Akel married to Sherry Akel, grandfather, to their children Ashley and Jonathan Akel. Also, father to a daughter, Lashan Akel. He is survived by two sisters, Suad Bateh and husband Jack, Lima Cambell and husband Floyd all of Jacksonville, Florida and a host of relatives and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Nejmeh Akel; brother, Shawki Akel.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a. m., Monday, October 1, 2007 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Visitation will be Sunday, September 30, 2007, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the funeral home

Service Information
Visitation
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd
North Little Rock,  AR 72116
9/30/2007 at 4:00 - 6:00
Service
Roller-Owens Chapel
5509 JFK Blvd.
North Little Rock,  AR 72116
10/1/2007 at 11:00 A.M.

Cemetery/Interment
Rest Hills Memorial Park
7724 Landers Road
North Little Rock, AR 72117
 


Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR  72116
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com