Daily Post Athenian
January 16, 2015
Mason "Mutt" Akins, 87, of Athens, beloved husband, father and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was of the Christian faith. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was retired from Athens Stove Works and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed sports, especially watching the Tennessee Vols and Atlanta Braves, and was a former athlete and Little League coach. He also enjoyed farming and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Brunner and Nola Pickens Akins; infant brother and sister, Charlie and Thelma Akins; and daughter-in-law, Annette Akins.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 61 years, Reba Akins of Athens; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Beauford Fugate of Riceville, Pam and Tim Cathey of Etowah, and Shawna and Tommy Crowe of Etowah; son, Rickey Akins of Athens; grandchildren, Andrea Broadway of Cleveland, Amanda and Josh Bostic of Athens, Nathan Fugate of Cleveland, Jennifer Robinette of Chattanooga, Cayci Cathey of Knoxville, Jessica Cathey of Knoxville, Stacey Akins of Athens, Matthew Akins of Athens, Taylor Cook and fiance, Shelby Brady, of Athens, Tanner Cook of Athens, Trevor Peel of Athens, and Lauren Taylor Crowe of Athens; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ed Akins, Thurman and Margie Akins, Kenneth and Barb Akins, and Gary and Ann Akins; sisters, Geneieve Clabo and Maggie Crabtree; special friends, Larry and Evelyn Rowland, and Danny and Dianne Malone and family; and two special little friends, Macey Malone and Lincoln Rule. Several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, in the chapel of Serenity Funeral Home with Bro. Titus Snyder and Bro. John Crabtree officiating.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Jones Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with a white dove release concluding the services.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home prior to the service.
The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to Amedisys Hospice, especially to Carrie, Melissa, and Brenda for their compassionate care and support.
Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Etowah is in charge of arrangements.
January 16, 2015
Mason "Mutt" Akins, 87, of Athens, beloved husband, father and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was of the Christian faith. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was retired from Athens Stove Works and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed sports, especially watching the Tennessee Vols and Atlanta Braves, and was a former athlete and Little League coach. He also enjoyed farming and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Brunner and Nola Pickens Akins; infant brother and sister, Charlie and Thelma Akins; and daughter-in-law, Annette Akins.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 61 years, Reba Akins of Athens; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Beauford Fugate of Riceville, Pam and Tim Cathey of Etowah, and Shawna and Tommy Crowe of Etowah; son, Rickey Akins of Athens; grandchildren, Andrea Broadway of Cleveland, Amanda and Josh Bostic of Athens, Nathan Fugate of Cleveland, Jennifer Robinette of Chattanooga, Cayci Cathey of Knoxville, Jessica Cathey of Knoxville, Stacey Akins of Athens, Matthew Akins of Athens, Taylor Cook and fiance, Shelby Brady, of Athens, Tanner Cook of Athens, Trevor Peel of Athens, and Lauren Taylor Crowe of Athens; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ed Akins, Thurman and Margie Akins, Kenneth and Barb Akins, and Gary and Ann Akins; sisters, Geneieve Clabo and Maggie Crabtree; special friends, Larry and Evelyn Rowland, and Danny and Dianne Malone and family; and two special little friends, Macey Malone and Lincoln Rule. Several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, in the chapel of Serenity Funeral Home with Bro. Titus Snyder and Bro. John Crabtree officiating.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Jones Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with a white dove release concluding the services.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home prior to the service.
The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to Amedisys Hospice, especially to Carrie, Melissa, and Brenda for their compassionate care and support.
Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Etowah is in charge of arrangements.
Daily Post Athenian
January 16, 2015
Mason "Mutt" Akins, 87, of Athens, beloved husband, father and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was of the Christian faith. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was retired from Athens Stove Works and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed sports, especially watching the Tennessee Vols and Atlanta Braves, and was a former athlete and Little League coach. He also enjoyed farming and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Brunner and Nola Pickens Akins; infant brother and sister, Charlie and Thelma Akins; and daughter-in-law, Annette Akins.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 61 years, Reba Akins of Athens; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Beauford Fugate of Riceville, Pam and Tim Cathey of Etowah, and Shawna and Tommy Crowe of Etowah; son, Rickey Akins of Athens; grandchildren, Andrea Broadway of Cleveland, Amanda and Josh Bostic of Athens, Nathan Fugate of Cleveland, Jennifer Robinette of Chattanooga, Cayci Cathey of Knoxville, Jessica Cathey of Knoxville, Stacey Akins of Athens, Matthew Akins of Athens, Taylor Cook and fiance, Shelby Brady, of Athens, Tanner Cook of Athens, Trevor Peel of Athens, and Lauren Taylor Crowe of Athens; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ed Akins, Thurman and Margie Akins, Kenneth and Barb Akins, and Gary and Ann Akins; sisters, Geneieve Clabo and Maggie Crabtree; special friends, Larry and Evelyn Rowland, and Danny and Dianne Malone and family; and two special little friends, Macey Malone and Lincoln Rule. Several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, in the chapel of Serenity Funeral Home with Bro. Titus Snyder and Bro. John Crabtree officiating.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Jones Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with a white dove release concluding the services.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home prior to the service.
The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to Amedisys Hospice, especially to Carrie, Melissa, and Brenda for their compassionate care and support.
Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Etowah is in charge of arrangements.
January 16, 2015
Mason "Mutt" Akins, 87, of Athens, beloved husband, father and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was of the Christian faith. A native and lifelong resident of McMinn County, he was retired from Athens Stove Works and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed sports, especially watching the Tennessee Vols and Atlanta Braves, and was a former athlete and Little League coach. He also enjoyed farming and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Brunner and Nola Pickens Akins; infant brother and sister, Charlie and Thelma Akins; and daughter-in-law, Annette Akins.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 61 years, Reba Akins of Athens; daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Beauford Fugate of Riceville, Pam and Tim Cathey of Etowah, and Shawna and Tommy Crowe of Etowah; son, Rickey Akins of Athens; grandchildren, Andrea Broadway of Cleveland, Amanda and Josh Bostic of Athens, Nathan Fugate of Cleveland, Jennifer Robinette of Chattanooga, Cayci Cathey of Knoxville, Jessica Cathey of Knoxville, Stacey Akins of Athens, Matthew Akins of Athens, Taylor Cook and fiance, Shelby Brady, of Athens, Tanner Cook of Athens, Trevor Peel of Athens, and Lauren Taylor Crowe of Athens; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ed Akins, Thurman and Margie Akins, Kenneth and Barb Akins, and Gary and Ann Akins; sisters, Geneieve Clabo and Maggie Crabtree; special friends, Larry and Evelyn Rowland, and Danny and Dianne Malone and family; and two special little friends, Macey Malone and Lincoln Rule. Several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, in the chapel of Serenity Funeral Home with Bro. Titus Snyder and Bro. John Crabtree officiating.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at Jones Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with a white dove release concluding the services.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home prior to the service.
The family wishes to express their deep appreciation to Amedisys Hospice, especially to Carrie, Melissa, and Brenda for their compassionate care and support.
Serenity Funeral Home & Cremation Center of Etowah is in charge of arrangements.
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