OBITUARY
Perry Edward Akins
August 26, 1930 – August 4, 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.
Services
- Funeral Service Monday, August 8, 2011
REMEMBERING
Perry Edward Akins
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RECEIVE UPDATESDon Davis
August 14, 2011
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
Lyn Morrison
August 13, 2011
To my best friend - I will remember you always. Love Lyn & Lynn Morrison
Jan Bohm
August 11, 2011
My condolences to your families. Your parents were nice neighbors.
Jana Mattingly Briggs
August 11, 2011
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.
Jerry & Vicki Mesecher
August 8, 2011
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.
Ian Morrison
August 8, 2011
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
Joe & Rosemary Filyaw
August 6, 2011
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.
Joe & Rosemary Filyaw
August 6, 2011
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.
Joe & Rosemary Filyaw
August 6, 2011
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.
Bruce & Jackie Glover
August 6, 2011
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
Teresa Gregory
August 6, 2011
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)
Jennifer & Jerry Lindler
August 6, 2011
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
Bruce & Jackie Glover
August 6, 2011
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.
FROM THE FAMILY
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Parrish High School Days: Perry standing closest to Coach Perry
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"Hip Perry" Engelbert's twin
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Daddy Perry with sons, Chris and Randy
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Please don't upchuck on Paco's dress shirt
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Dad with Chris and Randy
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Perry with Family
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New Year Toasting!
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I'm gonna catch you Paco
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Enjoying 4th of July with son Chris and family
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Paco's angel grandsons
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Perry, "Illinois Heart Throb"
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Perry in front of his Illinois home
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Perry "Cooling Off"
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Perry "sunning on Panama City beach"
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On the job at Caterpillar
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Perry and Betty's Wedding Day
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Celebrating at Steak and Ale
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The "Love Birds" at home
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Perry and his Cad..... the only car for Perry
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Perry and his Flea Market
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"Zippity Doo Dah", Perry always saw the bright side of life
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Enjoying "Halloween" at the Cokers
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Fishing on a Port Aransas pier, "Thanksgiving 2010"
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Sightseeing in Corpus Christi, "Thanksgiving 2010"
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More of Family sightseeing
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Perry and Betty Jo on patio at Homewood Residence-May 2011
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Perry's son, Chris and Family
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Christmas Eve with grandkids
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Christmas Eve with son, Randy and grandkids
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Perry's parents enjoying a good old Alabama picnic
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