Essa George Akel

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd
North Little Rock, AR  72116
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
6-7PM
Service Schedule
Rosary
Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd
North Little Rock, AR  72116
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
7:00PM


Mass of Christian Burial
Cathedral of St. Andrew
617 S Louisiana St
Little Rock, AR  72201
Thursday, January 16, 2020
10:00AM
Cemetery
Rest Hills Memorial Park
7724 Landers Road
North Little Rock, AR  72117
Essa George Akel

of Sherwood, AR

February 26, 1981 - January 9, 2020

Words cannot express the sorrow we feel as Essa George Akel, loving husband, brother and nephew/son, left us to be in his heavenly home on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at the age of 38. Essa was born on February 26, 1981 in North Little Rock, AR to George Essa Akel and Samia Akel Kassees. Essa was a dedicated parishioner of the Cathedral of St. Andrew where he was a parish council member and a devoted Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #16947.

Essa had a passion for life and was always the life of the party. He had an affinity for gold jewelry and was an avid collector of Montblanc pens. He loved to learn about British Royal history and to cheer on the Razorbacks. Christmas was Essa's favorite holiday which was evident by the elaborate decorations in his home during that season. He was very proud of his family's lineage and culture. He cherished the time he spent with friends and loved his family fiercely. He never met a stranger, had the gift of making everyone feel like family and could bring a smile to your face and laughter to your heart. He had such a sweet, kind, thoughtful and giving heart and was loved by many. A part of our hearts will be missing until we are together again.

Essa leaves behind his love and wife, Lucinda Ruth; brother, Ishak Akel; aunts, Wisam Kassees (Anwar), and Magidah Akel Mnatzaganian (Art) and Hanan Akel (Nidal); father and mother-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Plumlee; many cousins, aunts and uncles.

Essa was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Essa and Knou Akel, and Ghanam and Nali Kassees; Uncle, Nidal Essa Akel.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 6-7PM with a Rosary beginning at 7PM at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 10:00AM at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock with burial to follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park.

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rebecca revis
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Monday, February 10, 2020

I taught Essa at Sylvan Hills junior High. He was a wonderful person. He always had a ready smile and an outgoing personality. My condolences to themany family and friends of Essa. I am saddened to hear of his passing. I know he will be missed.

Charlene Brazil
Little Rock, AR
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Sunday, January 19, 2020

My prayers are with you.

Ron Allen & Jim Niland
Vancouver, AR
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Thursday, January 16, 2020

We are so saddened to learn of Essa's passing. We loved his bright spirit, his constant smile, and his wonderful laugh. We are truly fortunate to have known him and so grateful to him for looking after Ron's father, Lowell, who lived behind the Akels. We will hold you forever close to our hearts, Essa. May you rest in peace.

Lloyd Cambre
Benton, AR
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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

I had the privilege of working with Essa on the 2nd/3rd degree team for the Cathedral council and was so impressed with his willingness to learn and express his love for the Knights of Columbus. He will be so sadly missed; his smile, his laughter, his demeanor was so infectious to so many people. God rest his soul.

Lowell Bullock
North little rock, AR
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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

JaneAnn Bilon
Sherwood, AR
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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

What a terrible loss for Essa's family and friends but a wonderful addition to God's kingdom! Essa was always smiling and making others feel loved. May God's peace and grace be all to you during this sad time.

Chris Kleinhofs
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Essa, you will be sorely missed my friend. Always smiling. Always making others smile. Hard to believe your gone but heaven needed you. Pray for us!

Becky Bryant
Cabot, AR
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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

I’m so sorry for your loss. I worked many years with Sam and Magidah at Zales and Gordon’s. Y’all have an amazing family, a very close loving family. Prayers for healing your broken hearts.

James Ellis
Little Rock,
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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Sweet Lucinda, I am so very saddened to read Sunday’s paper and find that Essa had passed. Y’all were the perfect couple. Always happy and enjoying life to together. Essa had the most glowing personality and I was so fortunate to call him my friend. Please accept our most sincere condolences to you and your family. Do not ever hesitate to call me . 501-747-4568. Hugs and love ! James, Brandon, Julie and Ross Ellis.

Knights of Columbus Council 6609
Fayetteville, AR
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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Knights of Columbus Council 6609
Fayetteville, Arkansas

Jim Stanley, Jr / Audrey Burtrum-Stanley & James Stanley III
NLR, AR
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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Our family will miss Essa. We shared many interesting times. We know -- as you will learn -- GRIEF never ends, it simply changes... May GOD bless and bring you a peaceful solace.

Jessica Ballew
, AR
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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

I've know Essa since we were 5.. we attended Sunday school at I.C. together.. then we went to school together and more recently, he had insurance with the company I worked for. Essa was one of the nicest people I know. Such a big heart. Always smiling. He will be greatly missed. Praying for God's comfort for all during this sad time.

Paige Reed
Sherwood, AR
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Monday, January 13, 2020

Essa was one of the most selfless and giving people I’ve ever had the previlegde

Angela Nofzinger
Hunter, AR
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Monday, January 13, 2020

I didn't know Essa, but his wife is a very dear friend to me, whom I have known from childhood! Knowing Ruth like I do, I am certain than he was nothing less than a caring honorable man!! Ruth, I am so sorry about your loss! PLEASE, if there is anything, at all,that I could do, please let me know!! I love you & am here for you!

Jennifer Dickerson Ones
Sheffield, AL
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Monday, January 13, 2020

I'm so saddened by this news.I graduated high school Essa. He always had a kind word and smile on his face. The world is definitely a little dimmer without him here. My thoughts and prayers to his wife and his family.

Susan Caley
Bella Vista, AR
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Monday, January 13, 2020

To Essa’s family,
I was so saddened to learn of Essa’s passing. I worked with Essa at Twin City Bank/Centennial Bank for many years. He was that person that lit up the room by just walking in. He was a loyal friend and co-worker that you knew you could always talk to and most definitely have a laugh with. My life is better for knowing him even too short of a time. He will be in my heart forever and fun times and his lovely smile will be my memories.
I pray for his family and friends that will feel such a void in his passing. May your memories be as sustaining for you as mine will be for me.
My sympathy and love to you,
Susan Caley

Ann Smith
Sherwood, AR
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Monday, January 13, 2020

Such a kind man .. You had a great sense of humor and I’m so glad I had the chance to know you and work with you. Sending prayers

Shalandra champ
Culver City, CA
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Monday, January 13, 2020

Essa,

To the family may God's grace and peace be upon you all you were always such a light and a joy to be around. I remember your infectious charismatic personality in school always with a smile on your face Rest In Love Friend.

Johnnie and Kaylene Geurian
Hutchinson, KS
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Sunday, January 12, 2020

This is from Johnnie Geurian your cuz from Hutchinson Kansas. I am uncle Bobs oldest son My wife and I are so sorry about your lose of your husband. My god be with you and your family love you all John.

Susan Trimboli
Little Rock, AR
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Sunday, January 12, 2020

Sorry for the family's loss.

Jessica Luallen
Liberal, KS
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Sunday, January 12, 2020

I had the privilege of working with Essa several years ago. Essa was one of the kindest and most gracious people I have ever known. His love of life and his love for people was evident in everything he did. I am honored to have known him, and my thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. May God give you comfort in your time of grief.

Annette
North Little Rock, AR
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Sunday, January 12, 2020

RIP - an amazing and caring person. You touched so many lives and I am blessed that our paths met and crossed. My sympathy to your family.

Ralph Shuster
Maumelle, AR
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Sunday, January 12, 2020

I don’t know where to even start. I’m going to miss Essa! My prayers to the family for peace and comfort. The last conversation we had, Essa made sure to tell me Go Hogs! I’ll miss you buddy!

Catrina M Chandler
SHERWOOD, AR
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Sunday, January 12, 2020

My brother my friend the Godfather to my children he will truly be missed. We love Essa he was always there for us. Ruth Ishak and the entire Akel family, my Family I love you.

Rebecca
Cabot, AR
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Sunday, January 12, 2020

Essa.... I don’t even know what to say. My heart is broken and your friendship will always be remembered as one of the truest I have ever had. I know one day we will be able to laugh again in heaven. You will be missed by all.

Kasie McCool
Redfield, AR
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Sunday, January 12, 2020

Essa, your heart was pure gold, your kindness radiated throughout your life and your words of wisdom and encouragement for others will always be remembered. The world lost a beautiful soul, you will be missed.

Marwan Madani
Sherwood, AR
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Saturday, January 11, 2020

It was big lose RIP Essa it her to good person like you my condolences to the family

Ruth Hooper
Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, January 11, 2020

Lucinda and Ishak,

I’m so very sorry to learn of Essa’s passing. He was a wonderful person who touched so many lives. May your memories of him comfort you during this time.

Shawn Hallnan
Benton, AR
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Saturday, January 11, 2020

Lucinda and Ishak, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Essa was such a kind hearted person. He will be greatly missed. Love and prayers to you and your family. Shawn & Mark Hallman

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Saturday, January 11, 2020

Sarah
, AR
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Saturday, January 11, 2020

Prayers for the family.

Carla Davis Starkey
Trumann, AR
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Saturday, January 11, 2020

We all became family when Nick and George had the gas station in Wynne. Pap, loved you boys and George and Nick.. Now Esse is with them..

Rick and Leah Green
Conway, AR
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Saturday, January 11, 2020

Prayers for the family!!

Nader and Melissa Farhat
Jacksonville, FL
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Saturday, January 11, 2020

Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Our hearts are truly broken. May Essa rest in peace and may his memory be eternal.

Courtney Vick
Heber Springs, AR
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Saturday, January 11, 2020

You will be missed by so many. Praying for the family during this difficult time.

Trish Tyree
Sherwood, AR
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Saturday, January 11, 2020

Words can’t describe how sadden I am to hear of this!!! Please, accept my condolences as I am sending many blessings of spiritual healing to your entire family!!

Edith Bennett
Fayetteville, AR
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Saturday, January 11, 2020

Essa was the sweetest person I've ever know. He will be missed so much. Gary and I thought the world of Essa. Loved him as a son. God Bless the family 🙏.

Cheryl Schoeneweis
North Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, January 11, 2020

Our lives have been touched by such a good friend. Essa was a delight to work with for several years. He sure made a friend with Papa and MaMa Wood 😉 we all loved him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Ashley Pettus
Sherwood, AR
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Saturday, January 11, 2020

Essa was a beautiful, kind person and will be missed by all. His wife and family are in my prayers.