Larry was born on November 2, 1947, to Thomas and Mary in Albany, GA. He served in the United States Air Force, earning the rank of Staff Sargent and serving in Vietnam. He was a long time Carman for CSX Railroad, and for many years after, maintenance supervisor and deacon at First Baptist church of Brandon.
In 1967, he and Virginia were married in Tampa, FL, going on to have three children, Rebecca, Christy and Shawn.
Larry was predeceased by his parents, Thomas and Mary. He is survived by his wife Virginia, daughters Rebecca and Christy and her husband Robert, son Shawn. Along with grandchildren, Mary, Zachary Megan and Emily; great grandchildren Leo, Lola, Eli and Jameson.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.HillsboroMemorial.com for the Akins family.