Orrin James "Jim" Akey, 84, of Cameron, passed away December 21, 2023. He was born September 16, 1939 to Eugene and Margaret (Swords) Akey in Cameron.
Jim was a graduate of Cameron High School. He married Barbara L. Hollingsworth July 18, 1959 in Hamilton, MO. He was a journeyman for NW Electric and a lineman/serviceman for Ameren Electric companies. Jim was a member of St. Munchin Catholic Church and a 4th degree Knights of Columbus, and a member of Local IBEW # 2.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son Rodney James; two sisters, Katherine Frazier and Donna Duckworth.
Jim is survived by his wife, Barbara of the home; daughters, Lisa (Steve) Che, Caboolture Queensland, Australia, Tonya (Doug) Sharp, Kearney, MO; son, Todd (Diane) Akey, Lawson, MO; 4 grandchildren, Brooke Moffitt, Brodie Sharp, Tyler and Taylor Akey; 8 great-grandchildren, Ava, Maxwell, Paxton, Everlee, Weston, Lennon, Ridge, Hollis.
Memorial fund designated to St. Rita's Building Fund.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at St. Munchin Catholic Church. Rosary: 6:00 PM, Tuesday evening, December 26th. Visitation following 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, at Poland-Thompson Chapel, Cameron, MO. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Hamilton, MO.
Online condolences: www.polandthompson.com
Arrangements by Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron, MO
Jim was a graduate of Cameron High School. He married Barbara L. Hollingsworth July 18, 1959 in Hamilton, MO. He was a journeyman for NW Electric and a lineman/serviceman for Ameren Electric companies. Jim was a member of St. Munchin Catholic Church and a 4th degree Knights of Columbus, and a member of Local IBEW # 2.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son Rodney James; two sisters, Katherine Frazier and Donna Duckworth.
Jim is survived by his wife, Barbara of the home; daughters, Lisa (Steve) Che, Caboolture Queensland, Australia, Tonya (Doug) Sharp, Kearney, MO; son, Todd (Diane) Akey, Lawson, MO; 4 grandchildren, Brooke Moffitt, Brodie Sharp, Tyler and Taylor Akey; 8 great-grandchildren, Ava, Maxwell, Paxton, Everlee, Weston, Lennon, Ridge, Hollis.
Memorial fund designated to St. Rita's Building Fund.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at St. Munchin Catholic Church. Rosary: 6:00 PM, Tuesday evening, December 26th. Visitation following 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, at Poland-Thompson Chapel, Cameron, MO. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Hamilton, MO.
Online condolences: www.polandthompson.com
Arrangements by Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron, MO
Orrin James "Jim" Akey, 84, of Cameron, passed away December 21, 2023. He was born September 16, 1939 to Eugene and Margaret (Swords) Akey in Cameron.
Jim was a graduate of Cameron High School. He married Barbara L. Hollingsworth July 18, 1959 in Hamilton, MO. He was a journeyman for NW Electric and a lineman/serviceman for Ameren Electric companies. Jim was a member of St. Munchin Catholic Church and a 4th degree Knights of Columbus, and a member of Local IBEW # 2.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son Rodney James; two sisters, Katherine Frazier and Donna Duckworth.
Jim is survived by his wife, Barbara of the home; daughters, Lisa (Steve) Che, Caboolture Queensland, Australia, Tonya (Doug) Sharp, Kearney, MO; son, Todd (Diane) Akey, Lawson, MO; 4 grandchildren, Brooke Moffitt, Brodie Sharp, Tyler and Taylor Akey; 8 great-grandchildren, Ava, Maxwell, Paxton, Everlee, Weston, Lennon, Ridge, Hollis.
Memorial fund designated to St. Rita's Building Fund.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at St. Munchin Catholic Church. Rosary: 6:00 PM, Tuesday evening, December 26th. Visitation following 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, at Poland-Thompson Chapel, Cameron, MO. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Hamilton, MO.
Online condolences: www.polandthompson.com
Arrangements by Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron, MO
Jim was a graduate of Cameron High School. He married Barbara L. Hollingsworth July 18, 1959 in Hamilton, MO. He was a journeyman for NW Electric and a lineman/serviceman for Ameren Electric companies. Jim was a member of St. Munchin Catholic Church and a 4th degree Knights of Columbus, and a member of Local IBEW # 2.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son Rodney James; two sisters, Katherine Frazier and Donna Duckworth.
Jim is survived by his wife, Barbara of the home; daughters, Lisa (Steve) Che, Caboolture Queensland, Australia, Tonya (Doug) Sharp, Kearney, MO; son, Todd (Diane) Akey, Lawson, MO; 4 grandchildren, Brooke Moffitt, Brodie Sharp, Tyler and Taylor Akey; 8 great-grandchildren, Ava, Maxwell, Paxton, Everlee, Weston, Lennon, Ridge, Hollis.
Memorial fund designated to St. Rita's Building Fund.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at St. Munchin Catholic Church. Rosary: 6:00 PM, Tuesday evening, December 26th. Visitation following 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, at Poland-Thompson Chapel, Cameron, MO. Burial in Highland Cemetery, Hamilton, MO.
Online condolences: www.polandthompson.com
Arrangements by Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron, MO
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