Mack Akins

Mack Akins Age: 81 A resident of rural Vienna, Illinois. Passed away Saturday March 13, 2010 at 11:55 AM at his home near Vienna. Mack was born February 1, 1929 in Conran, Missouri. He was the son of J.D. Akins, Sr. and Avis (Autrey) Akins. Mack was united in marriage to Vivienne Terry on July 7, 1951 in Tucson, Arizona. She preceded him in death on December 14, 2008. Survivors include: a Daughter - Givonna Scarborough, and her husband Ed, of Simpson, IL 2 Sons - Alan Akins, and his wife Brenda, of Vienna, IL Matt Akins, and his wife Mona, of Simpson, IL 5 Grandchildren - Damon Akins, Devin Scarborough, Aaron Scarborough, Michelle Akins, & Michael Zachary Akins 29 Nieces & Nephews, as well as a host of other relatives & many friends. In addition to his Parents, Mack was preceded in death by: 2 Sisters and 4 Brothers Mack was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War era. He was stationed in Tucson, Arizona and also served in Newfoundland. He was discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Mack was a past Quartermaster and Life Member of the Beggs-Gurley VFW Post 5222. From 1957-1965, Mack was affiliated with a General Mercantile business operated by his family in New Madrid, Missouri. As was common of this era, the general mercantile offered many services to the community, including an ice house, a bakery, and butcher shop, as well as groceries and staple farm & home supplies. Along with his other responsibilities, Mack also kept the accounting ledgers for the business. The family later purchased a farm in Johnson County and Mack moved to Southern Illinois. He also worked for a time for Fruit Belt Farm Service in a variety of capacities in their warehouse operation. Mack worked for many years as a licensed real estate broker. He began his career working with Orlan Cox and worked with a number of brokers and agencies through the years. Mack was last affiliated with Midwest Realty in Vienna. Mack was of the Presbyterian faith. He enjoyed gardening, reading and staying informed on current events in the news. Mack will be long remembered for his strong work ethic and honesty. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 18, 2010, at 11 AM at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Rev. Bud McDannel will officiate. Burial will be in the Vienna Fraternal Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 PM - 8 PM Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. The preferred form of remembrance is memorials to: The Shawnee Alliance For Seniors, 6355 Brandhorst Drive, Carterville, IL 62918; The Heather Harper Treat Memorial Fund, PO Box 98, Vienna, IL 62995; or Lourdes Hospice, PO Box 7100, Paducah, KY 42002-7100.

Mack Akins

February 1, 1929 - March 13, 2010