James L. Akins
(February 16, 1940 – October 17, 2008)
James L. Akins was born on February 16, 1940 and passed away at 12:30AM, Friday, October 17, 2008 at Cannon Hospice, Elmwood Campus in New Orleans. Mr. James was 68, a native of Winnsboro, SC and a resident of Greensburg. He was the son of the late James & Lillie Woods Akins.He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Helen N. Akins, Greensburg; 2 loving daughters, Shelia Prescott, McComb, MS & Capri Lewis, Ridgeway, SC; a loving son, Wayne Akins, Greensburg; 4 sisters, Colleen Carter, Jessup, GA, Cassie Lee Rumore, Tampa, FL, Mary Akins, Winnsboro, SC & Laura Mae LeGrand, Winnsboro, SC; a brother, Marshall Akins, Hopewell, VA; 7 Grandchildren, Mark Prescott, Jr., Kristen Akins, Jonathan Akins, Crystle Akins, Crustle Akins, Frannie Akins, & Cameron Akins; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Leonise Leonard, Marrero, LA; and numerous nieces & nephews.
He was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Randy James Akins & Frankie Ladd Akins; and a grandson, Frankie “Dude” Akins.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
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