James F. "Jim" Akins's obituary , Passed away on January 19, 2025 in Stevensville, Michigan

James F. "Jim" Akins

September 16, 1936 - January 19, 2025 (88 years old)

Stevensville, Michigan

James F. "Jim" Akins's obituary , Passed away on January 19, 2025 in Stevensville, Michigan

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Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

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James F. "Jim" Akins

September 16, 1936 - January 19, 2025 (88 years old)

Stevensville, Michigan

James F. Akins Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James F. Akins of Stevensville, Michigan, who passed away on January 19, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James F. Akins to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Akins and Blanche Akins (Glass); his wife Diane Boyd; his son Johnny James Akins; his grandson Travis Gamel; and his siblings, Richard, Denise, Harlin and Jerry.

He is survived by: his children, Brian Akins of St. Joseph, Rodney Akins of St. Joseph, Michele Lawson of Ft. Myers, FL and Melissa Lemmon (Derrick) of Fredericksburg, VA; his grandchildren, Allie (Paul), Josh (Brittany), Sean, Jessica, Aubrey, Ryan, Sarah, Kerry, Brittany and Char; his great grandchildren, Beau, Travis James, Elyse Marie, Derrick, Diana Rose, Amiyah, Ajia, Lucas James, Quinn and Jason James; and his sisters, Jenny Vandewarker (Bob) and Veda Wright.

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Jan 26

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Starks & Menchinger Chapel
2650 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085

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Jan 27

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Starks & Menchinger Chapel
2650 Niles Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085

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