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Joe Sam Akin

26 Feb 1928 – 26 Aug 2016

Birth26 Feb 1928
Death26 Aug 2016
CemeteryLakeview Cemetery
Lavon , Collin County , Texas , USA
Added byLarry & CA B. on 15 Aug 2020
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169064754

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Joe Sam Akin, 88, of Nevada was born February 26, 1928 and passed away August 26, 2016 in the arms of his loving wife and children. He fought a battle with lung disease and failed kidneys. He was a wonderful Husband, Father, and Papa. He loved his time with the family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren… Always excited to teach them new things. Joe was born in Honey Grove, Texas to Charlie and Lillie Akin. He worked as a Painter until he retired. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and a good cup of coffee. He also enjoyed working outside and gardening. Joe was always willing to help others. He was a member of Lavon Assembly of God church and loved the Lord. Joe was survived by his wife of 62 years, Louise; daughters, Jo Nell Medcalf, Alice Saulters and husband Johnny; son, Eddie Akin; sister, Mary Lois Payne; five grandchildren, Justin, Brandon, Jeremy, Julie and Jessica; six great-grandchildren Peyton, Mikayla, Abagale, Grey, Trynn and Joseph (his namesake);and a large extended family that loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Lillie Akin; brothers, Herman, Bill, Thomas, Kermit and Jerry; sisters, Opal, Gertrude and Lucy; Son-in-law, Ronnie Medcalf. Services were held at 2:00 p.m, Wednesday, August 31, at Lavon Assembly of God in Lavon, Texas Arrangements were through Charles Smith Funeral Home in Sachse, Texas.

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