Joseph Albert Akin Jr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joseph Albert Akin Jr. (Hoover, Alabama), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joseph left this world on March 4, 2025 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Albert Akin, Sr. and Cornelia Summers Ramos Akin; his wife Jan Marie Ward Akin; his daughter Savanah; his sister Judith Anne Akin Thomas (John, Jr.); and his niece Mary Joan Thomas-Brewer.
He is survived by: his daughter Laura'Lynn'Akin Frasier (Louis); his granddaughters, Evan'Evie'Summers Elkins of Birmingham, AL. and Elise McKinley Elkins of Birmingham, AL.; his stepgrandson Samuel Beck Frasier of Guntersville; his nieces, Louise Thomas Burke of Marietta, GA and Rebecca'Becky'Thomas of Indian Springs, AL; his great-nephew Daniel Burke of Marietta, GA; and his great-niece Kelli Burke Demaskey (Chris) of Ellijay, GA..
Joe's wishes for support may be offered with a tribute in contribution to any of the following: the ASPCA or a local animal shelter, Wounded Warrior Project, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, or Oakmont Chapel Presbyterian Church.