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Michael Akins Obituary

AKINS Michael Akins, 51, passed away February 25, 2012 at Kobacker House. He was employed at Burley Trucking. Predeceased by mother Shirley Ellerbush, sister Kimberly Akins. Survived by his son, Claude Miller; daughters, Tinishia and Kimberly Tucker; brother, Milton (Sharon) Traylor; fiance, Shauna Whitehead; seven grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life Service 12Noon Friday, March 2, 2012 at GARY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 867 S. James Rd. Director David Gary. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Sign guestbook at www.garymemorialchapel.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 28 to Feb. 29, 2012.

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tinishia akins tucker

May 21, 2012

I love u daddy and miss u so much I don't know what to do anymore my life been going down hill since u left us my minds going crazy I wasn't ready for this this had been the hardest thing Ive ever had to deal wit but ill stay strong I'm proud to say I'm ur daughter

Bobby Wilson

March 2, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Tammy Foster

February 29, 2012

Hey,Mike I will miss you very much, now you want feel any pain anymore. I hope the Family will be okay & if you guys need anything please get in touch with me & my husband....... Tammy & Kwon Owens I LOVE YOU COUSIN

February 29, 2012

You will be missed dearly by everyone who had the privilege of knowing you. You were a great man with great expectations. Our condolences to the Aikens family, as well as his fiance, Shauna C. Whitehead.

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