Jon Akehurst

Jon Akehurst 48 of Lowell passed away June 19, 2020 surrounded by his family in Springdale. He was born July 23, 1971 of Gravette, Ark., the son of Raymond and Donna Cumpton Akehurst. Jon retired after 30 years with Walmart and was the Automotive Teacher at Rogers Heritage High School. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Jon enjoyed working on classic cars, gardening and fishing. Preceded in death by his parents and a great niece Bailey Dodson. Jon is survived by his wife Maria Michalek Akehurst of the home; two children Clayton and Hannah Akehurst both of the home; his siblings Ric Akehurst of Anderson, Mo., Joe Akehurst of Broken Arrow, Okla., Danny Akehurst of Haskell, Okla., and Tina Goodman of Springdale; many nieces and nephews. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, with private interment following at St. Vincent Cemetery, Avoca. Visitation 6-8 p.m., Monday at Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th, Rogers. Online condolences to www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.