George Edward Akerson III

Ted was born on June 19th, 1942, in Lakeland, Florida. He was the oldest of three boys raised by his loving parents George Edward Akerson Jr and Anne Abbott Akerson. He came from a family full of history that he was very proud of. His grandfather George Akerson was the first press secretary to the United States for President Hoover.

As a young man Ted was an amazing athlete. He found a love for football and was even drafted by the Green Bay Packers after college but chose to go work with his father instead. He would always tell great stories about his father who was a former top official of WHDH‐TV in Boston and past president of the Boston Herald‐Traveler Corporation. In the 1980’s Ted went on to create his own advertising company, Ted Akerson Advertising, working with his beloved Upstate Ford Dealers group. He loved what he did, and he did it well.

Ted is survived by his two children, Gordon Akerson and Nita Akerson Robertson (Bruce Robertson), Grandchildren: Taylor Akerson Coombs, Hunter and Hailey Robertson, his brothers Stuart and Billy, and several cousins, and nieces. He will be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.

Ted was known for his big heart, his infectious smile, and his compassionate spirit. He will be remembered for all the heart he shared with his friends and family. He truly loved each of them- and if you knew him, you knew it. He loved spending time on Lake George taking in its beauty and making it home. He was proud to be an American and always sported the red, white and blue. We honor his legacy by living our lives to the fullest everyday!!

A celebration of life will take place in Teds honor on August 12th at Rogers Memorial Park in Bolton Landing, New York at 10:30 am.