William Othel Akridge was born in Detroit Michigan. He was the son of John and Valerie Akridge. He was a parts clerk at Big Clifty Service and Supply, and was a member of the Clarkson Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Brittany Akridge, two sons: Issac Baxter and Brody Othel Akridge both of Big Clifty.

His parents, John and Valerie Akridge of Big Clifty, three brothers: Jeremy Barclay of Berea KY, Patrick Joseph Schultz of Detroit MI, and Kyle Shain of Louisville Ky, three sisters: Anette Lynn of Big Clifty Ky, Gabriella Pasco of Detroit Mi, and Kaci Lynn Akridge of Big Clifty KY.

Visitation : Thursday November 8 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Clarkson Church of Christ

Services : Thursday November 8 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Clarkson Church of Christ

Interment : Clarkson Cemetery