Jean Ann Akin

Jean Ann Akin, age 87, of Temple passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at a local care center. She was born on November 22, 1930 in Waco the daughter of Buford and Clara McAlister. A graveside service will take place on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 10:00am at Greathouse Cemetery in Temple. Jean Ann married Floyd Akin on September 14, 1949 at Heidenheimer Baptist Church. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Temple where she was the church secretary for many years. Jean Ann was also the athletic secretary for Temple High School’s Athletic Department. She is survived by her husband Floyd of Temple, children Debra Lawhorn and husband Bruce of College Station, Gary Akin and wife Peggy of Heath, and Kerri Beckham and husband DW of Temple, grandchildren, Jason Lawhorn of San Antonio, David Lawhorn and wife Stephanie of Rockwall, Jeffrey Akin and wife Gina of Kaiserslautern Germany, Sean Akin and wife Dawn of Wylie, Ashley Champ and husband Josh of Temple, Josh Beckham of Temple, Michael Roffino and wife Trina of Kaufmann, Melanie Wilson and husband Casey of Round Rock, and Melissa Davis and husband Chris of Rockwall. Jean Ann is also survived by 16 great grandchildren Molly Jean Lawhorn, Jack Lawhorn, Aaron Lawhorn, Eli Lawhorn, Brie Akin, Gabby Akin, Troy Akin, Emjaye Akin, Eden Akin, Garrett Roffino, Ashlyn Davis, Andrew Davis, Andre Wilson, and Anderson Wilson, and her beloved dog Abby. She was preceded in death by her parents Buford and Clara. Memorials may be made to The First Baptist Church of Temple Library Fund 8015 W. Adams Ave. Temple, TX 76502, The Ronald McDonald House of Temple 2415 S. 47th St. Temple, TX 76504, or to the Greathouse Cemetery Association P.O. Box 2154 Belton, TX 76513.