Alan Kent Akin entered this world on July 11, 1945 in Henrietta, Texas. Our most loving son, husband, father, Papaw, brother, and friend slipped from our arms and into the Lord’s arms on Thursday, March 2, 2017.
Alan was a gentle, loving soul who touched many lives who were blessed to know him on this Earth. The love he gave to all who had been blessed to be a part of his life, will always be remembered. Alan’s great joys in life were spending time with his children and grandchildren, his wife Louise, and his Vietnam veteran brothers. Alan was a proud, decorated Army veteran who honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. Alan was also an oil driller for many years before he retired. Alan was known for his rough calloused hands and gentle loving heart.
Alan is survived by his sons, David Kent Akin and his wife Nancy, Billy Gene McMahon and his wife Stacie, James Leonard Perkins and his wife Cindy, Joseph Leo Perkins and his wife Marylou, his daughter Sally McMahon; 23 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchild; his brothers Carl Akin and his wife Aline, and sisters Linda Haigood and her husband Gaylon. Alan is also survived by his military brothers: Owen Culpepper and his wife Debbie, Rex McCoy and his wife Cathy, Tom Morgan. Alan is also survived by many other nieces and nephews.
Alan was preceded in Heaven by his wife Marilyn Louise Bussey Akin who he loved more than anything; his father and mother, Melton Striner Akin and Ruby “Tommie” Akin and his son Steven Clinton McMahon.
Visitation will be, Monday, March 6 from 6-7 PM. Funeral will be Tuesday, March 7 at 11:00AM Hampton Vaughn Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.hamptonvaughancrestview
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