Perry Edward Akins

1930 - 2011

Perry Edward Akins obituary, 1930-2011

BORN

1930

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Sunset Northwest Funeral Home

6321 Bandera Road

San Antonio, Texas

Perry Akins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 5, 2011.

Perry Edward Akins, age 80, passed away August 4, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on August 26, 1930 in Cordova, Alabama to Henry and Claudine Akins. He is survived by his wife, Betty Akins; sons, Chris Edward Akins, Randy D. Akins; stepdaughter, Patty Boyers and husband Johnny; stepson, Johnny Coker and wife Debi; grandchildren, Jenny Owen and husband Chris, Chris Edward Akins Jr. and wife Lori, Andrea Akins, Katherine Akins, Nathan Akins, Brett Boyers and Chloe Coker; great-grandson, Conner David Edward Akins and Cooper Becket Akins; brother, John Akins. A funeral sevice will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 8, 2011 at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Road San Antonio, Texas 78238 Officiating will be Pastor Jack Stevens. Interment will be at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Perry to the St. Jude's Childrens Hospital or the Alzheimers Association.

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August 14, 2011

Don Davis

To Akins Family,
Sorry for your loss. Mr Akins was my first little league coach in Marquette Heights. We lived down the street on Radisson.I remember the Karmann Ghia that belonged to your family.
Don Davis-Pekin Illinois

August 13, 2011

Lyn Morrison

To my best friend - I will remember you always. Love Lyn & Lynn Morrison

August 11, 2011

Jan Bohm

My condolences to your families. Your parents were nice neighbors.

August 11, 2011

Jana Mattingly Briggs

I barely remember Perry because I was so young when you lived next door, but I grew up hearing all the stories about Brian, Kevin, Chris and Randy. You have my heartfelt sympathy. I'm sure Perry and my Dad, Emil, are playing cards up there somewhere.

August 8, 2011

Jerry & Vicki Mesecher

Chris, Randy & family,
Memories, laughter, love... the treasures you will keep forever. Let those good memories play over and over in your heart. Our sincere condolences.

August 8, 2011

Ian Morrison

Chris & Randy,

We are praying for you and your families at this time. I have so many wonderful childhood memories with your parents. They both touch my heart so deeply. We will dearly miss Perry.
Love – Ian & Andrea Morrison (Pekin, Illinois)

August 8, 2011

Thinking of your family during this difficult. Our thoughts & prayers go out to the entire family.
Love,
Julie (Morrison) Svendsen

August 6, 2011

Joe & Rosemary Filyaw

Dear Family,
We are so sad by the passing of Perry. We have many good memories of Perry and his family in Illinois and Perry's Texas family.
We are praying for each of you.

August 6, 2011

Joe & Rosemary Filyaw

Dear Family,
We have so many good memories of Perry with his Illinois family as well as with his Texas family. Our hearts are heavy today. Our love and prayers are with you.

August 6, 2011

Joe & Rosemary Filyaw

Dear Family,
We have so many good memories of Perry with his Illinois family as well as with his Texas family. Our hearts are heavy today. Our love and prayers are with you.

August 6, 2011

Bruce & Jackie Glover

Chris & Randy, we are praying for your family in the loss of your Dad. He is finally at peace, and no longer suffering. We will miss him.
Jenny & C.J, we are remembering you as well in the loss of your Paco.

August 6, 2011

We will miss you Perry!!

The Smith Family (Illinois)
Lenard, Arleen, James and Mindy

August 6, 2011

Teresa Gregory

My heart and warm, caring thoughts are with Perry's family during this difficult time. Please know that I am thinking of you and Perry.
Hugs, Miss T. Gregory (Arizona)

August 6, 2011

Jennifer & Jerry Lindler

Dear Betty Jo, Chris, Randy, and family,
We are praying for all of you as you say goodbye to Perry. May special memories and your faith help you cope with his earthly absence. We wish we could be there with you during this time.
Our love and regrets,

August 6, 2011

Paco you will be missed dearly, but i know you were welcomed by two wonderful ladies, mom & grandma :) I will always cherish the memories we have as my grandpa :) Betty you have my condolences as i now this is a difficult time, you also hold a special place in my heart.
Love-
Jenny (Akins) Owen

August 6, 2011

Bruce & Jackie Glover

Betty, our thoughts and prayers are with you during your great loss. We all loved Perry, and so thankful he was able to find love again. We have come to love you as well & enjoyed having you in our family. You are a special person, and we are so sorry you are going through this. We love you.

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