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Jul 8, 1941 - Jan 26, 2019
Played with Marvin in the sixties with Ray and the Shades. We were best friends for years, but kinda drifted apart over the years. He is special in my memories. We had some great times together.
Van Davis
March 11, 2019 | Covington, GA | Friend
Prayers of comfort to the family. Cherish the times at Lindale church of God. He truly had a love for music and to share his talents. It breaks my heart, but know he made completely healed. We have that hope knowing, he's not suffering anymore.
Jan Akins Locklear
January 30, 2019 | Friend
I am very sorry to hear of his passing. Although I didnt know him very well, I knew him through my Dad, Bobby Westbrooks. He and my Dad played in a band called the Rock a Tones and the Majestics. My Dad has told stories down through the years about how close he and Marvin were as friends. Im glad that one day my Dad will get to see his old friend again in Heaven.
Mike Weatbrooks
January 28, 2019 | Acworth, GA | Friend
I loved our times playing in a rock band with you
Alan Shinall
January 28, 2019 | Acworth, GA | Friend
Great friend and brother in the Lord.
My family and I always cherished moments with Marvin. He was sincere and passionate about playing music for God. He loved us like we were his own. We are gonna miss him and his anointed talent of making those ivory keys sound so beautiful. His smile was always so contagious.
Matthew and Karen Pope
January 28, 2019 | Rockmart, GA | Friend
He truly was a man of god, faithful servant, sorry for your loss
Rose &Ray Bonner
January 27, 2019 | ,macon, GA | Family
Loved Marvin we spent many happy hours on the water fishing , will meet again beside Jordan River .
Lester Jacobs
January 27, 2019 | Friend
Tracey,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, and I pray that God surrounds you with peace and comfort during this time. You and your family are in my heart and prayers daily.
Michelle Wilson
January 27, 2019 | Rome, GA | Coworker
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Dolores and Kyle Osteen
January 27, 2019 | Silver Creek, GA | Friend
Mr. Marvin Hardy Akins, age 77, of Rome, passed away on Friday morning, January 26, 2019, in a local hospital.
Mr. Akins was born in Cartersville, GA on July 8, 1941, son of the late Walt and Pauline Crowe Akins. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Shelton. Mr. Akins was employed for several years with General Electric here in Rome. Prior to his retirement, he was co-owner of Norwega Construction Company. Mr. Akins was a member of Lindale Church of God where he served as keyboard accompanist for several years.
Survivors include a daughter, Tracey Cargle (Tim), Rome; a son, Kevin Akins (Jessica), Rome; a granddaughter, Rachel Cargle, Rome; 2 sisters, Dale Selvidge (Rick), Ringgold, and Jeanette Mauldin, Cartersville; nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at 6pm in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel. His Pastor, the Rev. Glyn Davis, Sr. will officiate with his son-in-law, Tim Cargle, delivering the eulogy.
The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Wednesday from 4pm until the service hour.
Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to Lindale Church of God, 585 Park Avenue, SE, Lindale, GA 30147.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, has charge of the funeral arrangements.
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