Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 3, 1948, p. 3
HOPKINS
John A. Akin Succumbs
Funeral services were held Monday at the Swanson Funeral Home for John A.[rmstrong] Akin, who died at a hospital in Independence, Mo. Saturday, May 29. Mr. Akin was born at Buda, Ill., Jan. 27, 1861, being aged 87 years at the time of his death.
He came to Hopkins when 12 years of age and has made this his home until about one year ago, when his son Elbert, took him and Mrs. Akin to Independence, where he resided. Both were in failing health at the time. He was a contractor and carpenter for many years.
He is survived by his wife, now in Independence; a son, Elbert; daughter, Mrs. Lewis Jones (Myrle) of Wilkes Barre, Pa.; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
J. Vernon Wheeler, pastor of the Methodist church, was in charge. The Masonic Lodge of Hopkins conducted graveside services. Burial was in the Hopkins cemetery.
Contributed by: Julia Johnson (#47176433)
Bedford Times-Press, Thursday, June 3, 1948, p. 3
HOPKINS
John A. Akin Succumbs
Funeral services were held Monday at the Swanson Funeral Home for John A.[rmstrong] Akin, who died at a hospital in Independence, Mo. Saturday, May 29. Mr. Akin was born at Buda, Ill., Jan. 27, 1861, being aged 87 years at the time of his death.
He came to Hopkins when 12 years of age and has made this his home until about one year ago, when his son Elbert, took him and Mrs. Akin to Independence, where he resided. Both were in failing health at the time. He was a contractor and carpenter for many years.
He is survived by his wife, now in Independence; a son, Elbert; daughter, Mrs. Lewis Jones (Myrle) of Wilkes Barre, Pa.; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
J. Vernon Wheeler, pastor of the Methodist church, was in charge. The Masonic Lodge of Hopkins conducted graveside services. Burial was in the Hopkins cemetery.
Contributed by: Julia Johnson (#47176433)
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