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2014
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Ryan Akins Obituary
He was born March 2, 1975, in Dansville to Terry Akins and Cynthia Flint.
Ryan joined the U.S. National Guard in Hornell during his junior year of high school in 1992. In the summer of 1992, he did basic training in Fort Benning, Ga., and then returned to Canaseraga to complete his senior year of high school.
After graduation, he completed advanced infantry training in Fort Benning and began active duty in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky., in the 101st Airborne Division.
In 1995, he did a one-year tour of duty in South Korea. Ryan was honorably discharged from service in 1998 with a rank of specialist E-4 and received numerous commendations for exemplary marksmanship and service.
Following his service in the Army, Ryan lived and worked in Hopkinsville, Ky., with his longtime girlfriend until May 2010, when he returned to upstate New York. He worked at Do it Best in Hornell until its closing and continued to live in Hornell.
Ryan was a very loving and compassionate person and had a special love for his pets. He also loved the Lord with all his heart and is now at home with Him.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents and his paternal grandfather.
He is survived by his parents; his grandmother, Bettie Akins of Haskinville; a brother, Jared (Mary) Akins of Hornell; a sister, Brittany (Matthew) Simon of Rochester; and a niece, Lyla.
Friends may call at the Mann Funeral Home in Canaseraga on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Valley Wesleyan Church in Canaseraga, with Pastor Jason Shambach officiating. Burial will be in Greenville Cemetery, town of Howard.
Memorial donations may be made to the Hornell Area Humane Society.
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Rachel Powers
June 12, 2021
I had the pleasure of working with Ryan at MSSC for all the years he worked there. He was so much fun! On bad days where everything seemed to go wrong, Ryan found a way to make me laugh and relieve some of the stress that goes along with working in the automotive industry. It was simply impossible to know Ryan and not love him. He was a joy to work with; but more than that, Ryan was an awesome person that I had the privilege to get to know. You are missed, Ryan!
Sophia Ackley
June 26, 2014
You gave me the most precious thing in my life, our daughter. I will miss you greatly. Please keep an eye out for us and know that your family and I will keep you alive for her. I know that you are smiling above to see them loving on her. Always...
Arlene Ball
June 25, 2014
Cindy, keeping you in thoughts and prayers and asking God's healing power to heal your broken heart. Prayers and sympathy sent also for all of you family.
louann barrett
June 20, 2014
To my dear friend Ryan, you was truly a blessing in my life as well as many others, its hard to comprehend that I won't be receiving anymore of your silly long distance calls anymore. I will always cherish the laughs we had at work and the many nights we spent together after work. Love you buddy!
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Jean
June 20, 2014
Sorry for the loss of Ryan, may your memories bring you peace and him everlasting peace. He was a good person, co-worker who kept us on our toes with his jokes and smiles, never could keep up with him.
Collin Moss
June 19, 2014
Ryan was a good man all around. We were never the best of friends but we were always friends. He and I did a lot of different things getting in trouble and having fun. He was one that like to make people happy and laugh. My deepest regards go out to his family.
Monica Holloway
June 19, 2014
To my dear friend Ryan Akins!!! It is so hard to believe that I am actually lighting a candle in your honor. This just seems so unreal and I will never forget the fun times that we had together at Meritor/MSSC. You will always be forever in my heart!! Love you Ryan!!!
Cortney Ackley
June 19, 2014
I love you, daddy. I will miss you for the rest of my days.
June 18, 2014
Ryan was loved by his co-workers at Meritor in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He kept us laughing every day, all day. There was never a dull moment when Ryan was around. He was a great person that was taken much too soon. I, as well as all that knew him at Meritor, will miss Ryan terribly. Prayers and condolences to the family. Rachel Powers
June 18, 2014
The things that I would miss the most is Ryan's smile and laughter. Ryan always knew what say and when to say it. He always joked all the time. He was fun to be around. I will always remember the crazy/fun times we had when he came back from Korea, and all the endless phone conversation we had up to his last days. I will truly miss you Ryan Akin you are certainly a special person to me....Adele
chris Burgess Lindeman
June 18, 2014
I am thinking of you and hope knowing that you are surrounded by friends and family will make the sorrow bearable.
I am so sad with you.
love Chris
June 18, 2014
There were many layers to Ryan's personality,from the fun loving guy to the caring,compassionate man who loved animals and his country.
Betty
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