Willard Valdean Akins Sr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on August 6, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Willard Valdean Akins Sr. of Murphysboro, Illinois, born in Centerville, Missouri. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Willard Valdean Akins Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willard Akins and Alice June Tate Akins. He is survived by: his wife Wilma Jean Johnson Akins; his children, Valerie Jean Kopischke, Willard Valdean Akins, Jr., Vaughn Nelson Akins and Vancil Neal Akins; and his sister Shelba Akins Heady. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to First Class Scholarship, in honor of Pastor Dean and Wilma Akins.
