James Tarter "Jimmy" Akin's obituary , Passed away on August 6, 2021 in Columbia, Kentucky

James Tarter "Jimmy" Akin

March 20, 1942 - August 6, 2021 (79 years old)

Columbia, Kentucky

James Tarter "Jimmy" Akin's obituary , Passed away on August 6, 2021 in Columbia, Kentucky

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, Inc.

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James Tarter "Jimmy" Akin

March 20, 1942 - August 6, 2021 (79 years old)

Columbia, Kentucky

James Tarter Akin Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Tarter Akin of Columbia, Kentucky, who passed away on August 6, 2021, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Tarter Akin to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jerome Akin and Ethel Tarter Akin; and his sister Shirley Miller. He is survived by: his children, James Scott Akin (Peggy) of Livingston, KY and Allison Jones (Jay); his sister Jane Akin Keltner; his grandchildren, Gus Akin, Mallory Judd, Kaitlyn Mullins (Sam) and Allie Jones; his great grandchild Jameson Mullins; and his nieces and nephews, Suzanne Rogers, Pat Miller, Jeff Miller and Bradley Miller.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, Inc.



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“Jane, sorry for your loss. He was my brother from another mother. As kids we were like triplets. Basketball, baseball, stick horse racing around your house. Prayers for you and the family. Jimmy will be missed.”


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200 Campbellsville St, Columbia, KY 42728

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200 Campbellsville St, Columbia, KY 42728

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