James Boyd Akins

James Boyd Akins obituary, Aurora, IL

James Boyd Akins

James Akins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 22, 2025.
James Boyd Akins, 82, passed away April 17th, 2025 in Aurora, IL. Jim was born November 11th, 1942 in Lawrenceburg, TN. He moved to Aurora in his youth and was a 1961 graduate of West Aurora High School. He worked until retirement at Dot Packaging in Batavia, IL where he made many life-long friends. Jim and his wife of 30 years, the late Marge Akins (nee Mochmer), moved to Largo, FL after her retirement. They most enjoyed time with family, friends, and their dogs.

Jim is survived by his children, Kay (Terry) LaFleur, and Mike Akins of Aurora, IL; grandchildren, Tim Donka, Jamie Donka and Catie Ledger; six great-grandchildren, many friends and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Kathleen Akins; his wife, Marge; daughter, Tammy Akins; sister, Bennie Sue Rockich; and brother-in-law, Peter Rockich. All services will be private.

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Naria Martinez

April 25, 2025

love you james!!!!

Joyce (Clark) Artman Smith

April 24, 2025

Kari Blevins

April 23, 2025

So many wonderful memories with you!

Jennifer Catey

April 23, 2025

My deepest condolences to the Akins Family. James was a blessing to me every day I came to work with him. God Bless his beautiful soul.

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