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Sterling Akins Obituary
Sterling W. Akins
May 27, 1924 - Oct. 29, 2021
QUEENSBURY - Sterling W. Akins, 97, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021, at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Clarksville, TN.
Born May 27, 1924, in Glens Falls, NY. He was the son of Ward and Alice (Norton) Akins.
He graduated from Glens Falls High School on June 22, 1943.
Sterling was a United States Army veteran during World War II serving from September 1945 until January 1947 as a lathe operator. Because of his service he was awarded the WII Victory Medal.
On April 2, 1944, Sterling married Ruth Baker, and they shared 59 years together until her passing on June 15, 2003. In 2004 he married Eleanor Newman.
He was employed by Albany International Corp. as Chief Engineer and Quality Control until his retirement on April 1, 1983. During his time at Albany International he made many friends with whom he had maintained friendships with over the years.
Sterling was an avid outdoors man, enjoying time in the Adirondacks as a hunting and fishing guide. Some of his favorite pastimes were golfing, swimming and skiing.
He was a very generous contributor to St. Jude Children's Hospital, The Shriners and the Alzheimer's Association.
Besides his parents and his wife, Ruth, he is predeceased by a brother, Hubert Akins.
Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Eleanor Newman of Tennessee; his children: Denise (Craig) Hanchett of Stony Creek, Flint Akins of Queensbury, Todd (Crystal) Akins of Queensbury, Boyd (Nanette) Akins of Queensbury, Kathy (Richard) Zack of Florida, Cheryl Howard of Florida; seven grandchildren: Derick Hanchett, Nicole (Lonnie) Naatz, Travis Akins, Logan Akins, C.T. Akins, Bridget (Randall) Benway, Gary (Heidi) Brown; four great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Roland (Carol) Akins of Queensbury as well as several nieces and nephews.
At Sterlings request there will be no calling hours. Arrangements are in the care of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 136 Main St., South Glens Falls, NY 12803.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Queensbury Land Conservancy at 169 Haviland Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Eleanor Newman
November 6, 2021
Sterling and I had a happy and loving marriage.We enjoyed each others company and hobbies.We volunteered together to help children.We loved traveling from Florida to New York,to visit with Sterlings children every year.We had many happy times on cruises.I´ll miss my companion,but I will keep him in my heart until we meet again.
David & Diane Rainville
November 6, 2021
Our condolences to Sterling´s family. I have many great memories hunting with Sterling in Stony Creek.
Linda Yates
November 5, 2021
Sterling was a very sweet and kind man. I was grateful to have known him. He had a beautiful smile and spirit. He will be missed but heaven is grateful he´s now among the angels. You were loved by many Sterling. Rest In Peace my friend.
Carol Newman
November 5, 2021
Sterling was a great guy,with a generous ,loving heart.He and my Mother,Eleanor shared in a sweet and trusting marriage for 18 years.Our whole family thought the world of Sterling,and we will truly miss his smile and sense of humor.We had a lot of good times together.Sterling was challenged the last 10 years of his life with many medical issues,which we did our best to help him through,my Mother foremost took wonderful care of him until she was 97 yrs old and could no longer do so physically.She fretted over his well-being until the last day of his life,which thankfully ended peacefully.They were a great couple,and my Mother will miss him very much as we all will.Pleasant dreams Sterling.
Nancy & Jerry Beckwith
November 5, 2021
Sterling was a wonderful man. Always there for family and friends. Hold wonderful memories over the years. Sending love and hugs to his family.
D
November 5, 2021
Thank you for your service to our country. Rest In Peace.
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