Oscar Akins

Springfield, TN

Oscar Clayborn Akins, age 78, of Springfield, died Monday, July 17, 2017 at his home. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 20, 2017 at 11am in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View with Reverend Linda Thompson officiating. Burial followed at EverRest of Cheatham with Eddie Arnold, Tanner Landrum, Brandon Landrum, Less Richardson, Corey Richardson, Andy Robertson, Jay Jones and Mark Cox serving as pallbearers.

The family received friends on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 from 4-8pm and again on Thursday from 10am until the hour of service at 11am.

Mr. Akins was born August 18, 1938 in Nashville, TN to the late Henry and Lilly Pearl Tidwell Akins. He was a farmer and member of the Martin's Chapel Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents Mr. Akins is preceded in death by his brothers, G.H. Akins, Leslie Akins and Jimmy Dale Akins; his son, Bobby Akins; and is great-granddaughter, Mattie Akins.

Mr. Akins is survived by his wife, Betty Hopkins Akins; sons, Terry Akins of and Timmy (Carol Ann) Akins, both of Springfield; daughter, Tammy (Eddie) Arnold of Adams; brothers, Herman Akins of Springfield and Ernest Akins of the Phillipines; sister, Joyce Houchin of Madison; grandchildren, Stephanie Akins, Tanner Landrum, Haley Akins, Molly Akins, Annsley Watts and Anna Katherine Akins; and great-grandchildren, Maddix Akins, Rilynn Landrum and Elaina Akins.

If so desired, memorial contributions in Mr. Akins' memory may be made to Martin's Chapel United Methodist Church. All donations may be sent in care of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View.

Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View assisted the family with these arrangements.

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6316 HIGHWAY 41A, PLEASANT VIEW, TN (615) 746-4433 www.austinandbell.com

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Published by Tennessean from Jul. 18 to Jul. 26, 2017.

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for Oscar Akins

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18 Entries

Roger

May 5, 2023

Oscar I was thinking about chickens and looking at the remaining Hawks I'm trying to build back up with and how beautiful they are. And it made me think of you. In my opinion and many many others, he was the greatest all around that there has ever been and will possibly ever be. I hope your family is doing well.

Rob Brown

December 8, 2018

Oscar is definitely my hero. The kindest most gentle soul that I have ever known.

Donta Nix

October 6, 2017

I've seen Mr Akins several times but had the pleasure of meeting him once, to me he's a legacy . He gave me a rooster that I couldn't afford and for that I'll always be grateful . May God keep you in his perfect peace !!! Amen!!!

Cokesbury Combine

August 18, 2017

So sorry to hear of the passing of Oscar,rest in peace. God Be With You!

Evaristo Arroyo

August 14, 2017

The greatest breeder of all times Rest In Peace mister Akins

July 31, 2017

So sorry to hear about your loved one,
Oscar May the memories you hold dear to your heart of him bring you comfort and may the God of all comfort, strengthened your family during this time. Please accept my sincere condolences.
S.A.

Mike Formosa

July 30, 2017

I just returned from Hawaii. Wile there I heard of the passing of Oscar a friend for over 40 years. He was an icon for all in Hawaii as he was thru out his travels. He will be truly missed. My condolences to Betty and family.

Mike Formosa

July 27, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 25, 2017

Very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you.

Juan Serrano

July 20, 2017

Before I came to America, I had already heard about you. God granted me the privledge and honor of knowing you. Every time with you was always a pleasure. You have and always will be a person I admire and respect greatly. My deepest apologies that I could not be with you at this moment, but I will always remember my happiness every time I was around you. Rest In Peace my dear friend.

Joe Nanez

July 20, 2017

So sorry to hear of the passing of Oscar, he has been a good friend for many years. He leaves with me over 30 good years of friendship and great memories. He will be deeply missed. May God bless him and rest his soul. My condolences to his family.
Joe (Little Joe) Nanez

Jacob Broich

July 19, 2017

Sorry to hear the news he will surely be missed

John Brummett

July 19, 2017

Oscar was the best friend a man could ask for. I'm glad we got to share so many good times. I will miss him dearly. I can't travel now, so I'll be unable to attend his funeral but know you'll all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Clarence Dove, jr

July 18, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Akins passing...rest in peace my friend and may God be either the family during their time if sorrow...
DOVE GAME FOWL FARM

Dan Gray

July 18, 2017

So sorry to hear this , Rest In Peace old friend.

July 18, 2017

SORRY TO HEAR THIS HE WAS A LONG TIME GOOD FRIEND AND CONDOLENCES FOR THE AKINS FAMILY. DEBRA KESTER HUNTER

Janice Scott

July 18, 2017

Terry and I are so sorry to hear about Mr. Akins' passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love all of you. - Terry and Janice Scott

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