of Yellville, AR
September 15, 1941 - July 30, 2019
Jack Akins, age 77, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2019 in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Jack was born in Lead Hill, Arkansas September 15, 1941 to the late Wilburn Milt "Raze" and Elsie (Austin) Akins. Jack and his wife, Louise, were married July 5, 1962. He worked for 33 years as a production assistant at Ranger Boat Manufacturing Rigging Department. Jack attended Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church. He loved his family, was an avid horseman taking many rides in the Hall Mountain, Blue John and Rush area of Marion County, loved going to Horseman United Shows to watch his family members compete, and fishing at Roaring River State Park. Jack liked sitting on the front porch drinking tea or coffee and attending grand and great-grandchildrens sports activities.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Louise, his son Steve (Margaret) Akins of Harrison, Arkansas; his daughter Shannon (Billy) Campbell of Rogers, Arkansas; grandchildren: Erin Gundry (William Schrader), Mark (Cassie) Gundry, Casey Akins, Emily Akins (Ashton Sexton); nine great-grandchildren; his brother Joe Akins of Flippin, Arkansas; his sister Wanda (George) Long of Lead Hill, Arkansas; his brothers-in-law: James (Linda) Hall, Doyle (Janice) Hall, all of Yellville; his sister-in-law Janice (Steve) Haney of Fort Smith; and several nieces, nephews; several neighbors and friends. Also to mention farm companions,, Flicka and Fred.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers: W.M. Akins, Bob Akins, Danny Akins; and his sister Lou Townsley, Mother and Father-In-Law, Edgar and Lorene (Tilley) Hall.
Visitation for Mr. Akins will be 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville.
Funeral service will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home Chapel with Kem Reeder and Carroll "Curley" Johnson officiating
Interment will follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Yellville.
Pallbearers will be Mark Gundry, Roger Tilley, Wayne Miles, Keith Sullivan, Larry Bearden, and Billy Dan Akins.
Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Barnes, Jerry Jones, Charlie Dixon, Forrest and Nina Wood, and his co-workers from Ranger Boats.
Memorials may be made to Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Fund, c/o Fred Burrow, 4727 Highway 14 S., Yellville, AR 72687.
R.I.P. my friend, Vickie and I will miss you very much.You were a fine gentleman
Louise & Family - So sorry to hear about Jack. Always enjoyed a good visit when I would see him, usually about horseback riding with Daddy. Treasure your memories, they will always be with you.
So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I remember all the years of doing HUA and he would always be there to cheer everyone on. He always gave you a pep talk no matter what the circumstance was. I know he will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Death always leave a hole in our hearts but to know that one day we will see our loved ones again, helps heal the heart. Share your memories of him with others. They will enjoy to know your stories.
Louise and family, so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort.
Had the privilege of working with both Jack and Dan for a few years at Ranger. RIP
So sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace he was a good man
My thoughts and prayers are with your family
Sorry for your lost.May God bless you.
Louise
, Bill and I are so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. You and the family will be in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Jack was always so kind to me. He will be missed. Keeping you in my prayers ♥ï¸