James Odell Akins, 78 of Lanett, passed away July 18, 2023, at EAMC. Mr. Akins was born May 21, 1945, to Willie and Gladys Akins in Clay County, Alabama.
Mr. Akins is survived by his wife Sara Akins; children, Christy Blackmon (Travis), William Akins and Jerry East (Jennifer); siblings, Mary Ann McCarthy (Mance), Doyle Akins (Lindsay) and Jimmy Ray Akins (Ethel); five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; daughter-in-law Dina DeLee. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Gladys Akins; daughter Sandra Akins, grandson Aaden East and son-in-law Mike Marx.
Funeral services were held on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Community Baptist Church in LaFayette, Alabama, with burial following in the church cemetery.