"Bobby 'Bob' Akin, 87, of Columbia passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Boone Hospital Center.
Bob was born on July 13, 1931, in Columbia, Missouri to George and Lee (Starnes) Akin. He married Lois Jean Burks on December 23, 1949 and she preceded him in death.
Bob was a local building and development contractor for over 50 years. He served as president of the Columbia Home Builders Association. During his career Bob was involved with the development of Rothwell Heights, Rollingwood, Trails West and Georgetown subdivisions. Bob, along with partners helped to establish Mid-City Lumber Company. He was a member of the Columbia City Council in the 1970's. He was a board member for the Senior Center and was instrumental in helping the organization acquire its new building. Bob was also a member of the local Elks Lodge and Eagles Lodge. After retirement, Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and visiting the Lake of the Ozarks. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and spending time with his cats, Buster and Callie.
Bob is survived by the love of his life, Jan Bradley; his three children, Jackie March (Steve) of Hallsville, Robert Akin (Viola) of Columbia, and Kevin Akin of Rocheport. Bob had six grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Leno Norris Akin.
Family and Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019, at Parker-Millard Funeral Service, with the Funeral Service following at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery."
Bob was born on July 13, 1931, in Columbia, Missouri to George and Lee (Starnes) Akin. He married Lois Jean Burks on December 23, 1949 and she preceded him in death.
Bob was a local building and development contractor for over 50 years. He served as president of the Columbia Home Builders Association. During his career Bob was involved with the development of Rothwell Heights, Rollingwood, Trails West and Georgetown subdivisions. Bob, along with partners helped to establish Mid-City Lumber Company. He was a member of the Columbia City Council in the 1970's. He was a board member for the Senior Center and was instrumental in helping the organization acquire its new building. Bob was also a member of the local Elks Lodge and Eagles Lodge. After retirement, Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and visiting the Lake of the Ozarks. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and spending time with his cats, Buster and Callie.
Bob is survived by the love of his life, Jan Bradley; his three children, Jackie March (Steve) of Hallsville, Robert Akin (Viola) of Columbia, and Kevin Akin of Rocheport. Bob had six grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Leno Norris Akin.
Family and Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019, at Parker-Millard Funeral Service, with the Funeral Service following at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery."
"Bobby 'Bob' Akin, 87, of Columbia passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Boone Hospital Center.
Bob was born on July 13, 1931, in Columbia, Missouri to George and Lee (Starnes) Akin. He married Lois Jean Burks on December 23, 1949 and she preceded him in death.
Bob was a local building and development contractor for over 50 years. He served as president of the Columbia Home Builders Association. During his career Bob was involved with the development of Rothwell Heights, Rollingwood, Trails West and Georgetown subdivisions. Bob, along with partners helped to establish Mid-City Lumber Company. He was a member of the Columbia City Council in the 1970's. He was a board member for the Senior Center and was instrumental in helping the organization acquire its new building. Bob was also a member of the local Elks Lodge and Eagles Lodge. After retirement, Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and visiting the Lake of the Ozarks. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and spending time with his cats, Buster and Callie.
Bob is survived by the love of his life, Jan Bradley; his three children, Jackie March (Steve) of Hallsville, Robert Akin (Viola) of Columbia, and Kevin Akin of Rocheport. Bob had six grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Leno Norris Akin.
Family and Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019, at Parker-Millard Funeral Service, with the Funeral Service following at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery."
Bob was born on July 13, 1931, in Columbia, Missouri to George and Lee (Starnes) Akin. He married Lois Jean Burks on December 23, 1949 and she preceded him in death.
Bob was a local building and development contractor for over 50 years. He served as president of the Columbia Home Builders Association. During his career Bob was involved with the development of Rothwell Heights, Rollingwood, Trails West and Georgetown subdivisions. Bob, along with partners helped to establish Mid-City Lumber Company. He was a member of the Columbia City Council in the 1970's. He was a board member for the Senior Center and was instrumental in helping the organization acquire its new building. Bob was also a member of the local Elks Lodge and Eagles Lodge. After retirement, Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and visiting the Lake of the Ozarks. Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and spending time with his cats, Buster and Callie.
Bob is survived by the love of his life, Jan Bradley; his three children, Jackie March (Steve) of Hallsville, Robert Akin (Viola) of Columbia, and Kevin Akin of Rocheport. Bob had six grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Leno Norris Akin.
Family and Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019, at Parker-Millard Funeral Service, with the Funeral Service following at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery."
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