Doc was born on November 19, 1943 in Houston, Texas and passed away on June 3, 2014 in Livingston, Texas. He married Janet Grace Hinkle in Houston, Texas on October 1, 1988. He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Gazella (Mandich) Akery.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Akery of Livingston, Texas; daughters, Tina Marie Akery Read of Porter, Texas and Shere' Denise Akery Lipinski of Houston, Texas; step-sons, Matthew Douglas Smith of Kingwood, Texas and Aaron Christopher Smith of Spring, Texas; son, David Alan Akery, Jr. of Fredericksburg, Texas; son-in-law, John Lipinski of Houston, Texas; daughter-in-law, Barbara Jane Smith of Spring, Texas; grandchildren, Joshua John Read, Bruce Edward Nolte III, Evangeline Beatrice Lipinski, Jazalyn Ann Frances Smith, Shelby Layne Smith, Charles Xavier Smith, Dara Catherine Smith, Evelyn Grace Smith, Deborah Ann Akery, and Andrea Nicole Akery; great-granddaughter, Madilyn Marie Read; sisters, Katherine Ann Akery Stubbe of Cypress, Texas and Marilyn Beth Akery Gilbert of Cypress, Texas; along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Scenic Loop Volunteer Fire Department, 1406 FM 3277, Livingston, Texas 77351.