Earl Akin

Earl Douglas Akin , longtime resident of the Somerville Community, U.S. Army Veteran, and retired employee of the Fayette County Public Works Department departed this life Thursday morning, March 1, 2012 at the Methodist Hospital in Somerville where he had been a patient for one day. He was 88 years of age and died following a brief illness.

S ervices of Remembrance with Military Honors for Mr. Akin were conducted at 2 PM Saturday, March 3 ^rd at the Peebles Main Chapel in Somerville with Interment in the Somerville City Cemetery. Arrangements were provided by Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes and Cremation Center – Main Chapel of Somerville.

Mr. Akin was born October 14, 1923, in Fayette County, the son of the late Charles Franklin Akin and Nora Caldwell Akin, early residents of the Garnett Community He received his education in the Fayette County Public School System and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army during the World War II period, serving in overseas area that included Germany, Belgium and Austria. He was married June 23, 1951 to the former Billie Buffaloe of Somerville, longtime secretary for the Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes before her death on August 30, 2001 .

Mr. Akin was a lifelong resident of Fayette County and served as a heavy equipment operator and later as a Supervisor for the Fayette County Public Works Department for over 40 years before his retirement in 1986. A Methodist, he will be remembered as a person with a deep love for his family, community and country. His interests included nature, gardening and caring for the family homestead, Akin Farms, located in the Garnett Community of Fayette County. His quiet mannerisms and gentle spirit were appreciated by both family and friends.

Mr. Akin is survived by his daughter, Deborah Akin Stevens and husband, Andy of Somerville and his beloved family pets, Sam, Rowdy and Flash. Mr. Akin was preceded in death by his sister, Sharlene Green and his brother, Jack Akin, both longtime residents of Fayette County.

Those honored to serve as casketbearers were Ronnie Akin, Bill Akin, Mike Akin, Lee Akin, Charles Green and Chris Perry. T he family requests that memorials be directed to the church, charity or organization of the donor’s choice .