Vernon Roy Akin Sr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on February 3, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Vernon Roy Akin Sr. of Benton, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Uless Monroe and Goldie Agneso Akin (Bigham); his wife Janice B. Russell (Cross); and his siblings, Lucille Lee, Wanda Kent, Aline Hill, Dean Demetis, Naomi Akin, Pricilla Akin, Billy Eugene Akin, Bob Akin, Don Akin, Curtis, Carl Akin and Virgil Akin.
He is survived by: his grandson Wyatt Akin; his children, Vernon "Scooby" Akin, Jr. (Debbie) of Akin, IL, Veronica "Sissy" Younger (Danny) of Benton, IL, Vicky "Vic" Gray (Mike) of Foley, AL, Victor "Marv" Akin (Kim) of Buckner, IL, Vincent "Ben" Akin (Robin) of Akin, IL, Virgil "Virg" Akin (Rose) of Akin, IL, Vernadean "Dean" Akin of Macedonia, IL and Kaiden Akin (Whitney Upton) of Macedonia, IL; the mother of his children Mary E. Akin of Macedonia, IL; and also, Chris Akin and Barbara D. Kendall of Marion. He is also survived by eighteen grandchildren, forty-four great grandchildren, eight great-great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be mailed in care of Stone Funeral Home, 1201 East Poplar Street, West Frankfort, IL, 62896. Memorial contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
