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Roy Akin, 78, passed away on August 28, 2012 in Pasadena, TX. He was born on February 12, 1934 in Swenson, TX to William and Leona Akin. Roy was raised in Avoca, TX and graduated from high school in 1952. He was a 4 year varsity basketball player in high school, and proud to have played for the championship Mustang's. Roy was a resident of Pasadena since 1968. He was retired from American National Can Company, and was the owner of Roadrunner Bail Bonds for 20 years. Roy Master Mason of the CA Fortner lodge No 1384, Houston Scottish Rite, and a member of Arabian Shrine Temple of Houston, TX.
Roy is preceded in death by his parents, William Everett Akin, and Leona Altman Akin; wife of 48 years, Willette Akin; grandson, Jason Cheatham; daughter in law, Katy Akin; half -brother, John William Akin; 3 half- sisters, Ollie Mae Viles, Margaret Ann Atchley, and Alva Elizabeth Walton. He is survived by 1 son, Wayne Akin; 1 daughter, Derissa Cheatham, 1 sister, Sue Link and husband Reginald; 3 grandchildren, Christopher Cheatham, Erica Akin, and Allen Akin; as well as numerous nieces nephews and other extended family members and friends.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 5:00-8:00 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012 at Grand View Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 10:00 am in the chapel of Grand View Funeral Home with interment to follow in Grand View Memorial Park.
Those wishing to express sympathy and support are asked to do so in one of two ways. A contribution can be made on Roy's behalf to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research at www.michaeljfox.org; and of course, a flower's gentle beauty is always a comfort.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family by visiting www.grandviewfunerals.com
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Gloria, Tony & Mary Martinez Lori's parents and sister
September 10, 2012
Derissa and Chris our prayers are with you in this time of need. Mr Roy was a fine man. He will be missed.
Gloria, Tony & Mary Martinez (lori's parents and sister)
September 10, 2012
Derissa and Chris our prayers are with you in this time of need. Mr Roy was a fine man. He will be missed.
Gloria, Tony & Mary Martinez (lori's parents and sister)
September 10, 2012
Derissa and Chris our prayers are with you in this time of need. Mr Roy was a fine man. He will be missed.
September 9, 2012
I have many great memories of High School. Great fun on basketball trips. Sue,you will be in my thoughts. Jane Lackey McIntyre
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Kim Hawkins
September 3, 2012
Mr. Akin was one of the nicest, most kind-hearted people, I had the honor of knowing. He will be greatly missed by my entire family.
Barbara Smith
September 1, 2012
No words can help ease your loss, however, know you are loved and cared about. He's no longer suffering and in pain and he would want you to take comfort in that. Hang in there. Love you.
Kay Edenfield
August 31, 2012
I am Hank Edenfields daughter, I remember Roy well. We went on lots of camping trips when we were kids, always had the best time. Roy took me on my one and only hunting trip. I have a lot of fond memories of Roy and his family.-Kay Edenfield
Michael O'Barr
August 31, 2012
Roy will be greatly missed by all his friends and family. He was a gentle soul and a wonderful man. God Bless!
August 30, 2012
To the family of Roy Akin,the God love is guarding all those loving and fearing him[Psalms145:19,20]
Ben Hinds
August 30, 2012
Roy and I met when we both worked together at Kaiser and American National Can. Roy was a very talented man. Roy was also there to always lend a helping to whoever needed the help. We were members together at the
C.A. Fortner Lodge in Channelview. He was a great friend and a Brother. He will be truly missed.
Jackie Wells
August 30, 2012
Roy, words can't express how much you and your wonderful sense of humor will be missed. I can see you holding court in heaven telling your jokes. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Rest in Peace.
Patty Hunt
August 30, 2012
Roy you will be sadly missed, my prayers are with you and your family......Tell our friend JoJo hi for me.
Karen Flannery
August 30, 2012
Roy, I would give you a ride home anyday......all the way to Dallas! We will miss you! Karen Flannery
August 30, 2012
I have been friends with Roy Akin for forty years. We worked at Kaiser and National Can together. We were both in C.A. Fortner Lodge in Channelview also. Roy was very proud of his children and I watched them grow up over the years from pictures he would show me. I moved to East Texas five years ago and I lost contact with Roy. He always had a positive attitude and a willing hand to help anyone. He had more talent in one hand than most people have in their whole body. We had a lot of good times together. Roy will be missed.
I am proud to have been his friend.
John Baker
Pearland Tx
August 30, 2012
May the God of comfort, comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow.
three best of friends, I am proud to be amongst them.
Lil Mike and Jane Jordan
August 29, 2012
Dear friend you will be missed. Thanks for all you did for me and pointing me in the right direction in my life. Janie hopes that you'll have plenty of coconut pie in heaven and have a slice on us.
Beth Dool-Boroff
August 29, 2012
So sorry to hear of Roy's passing. I only met him a few times when he visited his cousin (my Dad). My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Beth Dool Boroff
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