Akins, Richard Charles

1931 - 2012  (80 years)

• Name	Akins, Richard Charles
  Born	10 Apr 1931	Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	7 Apr 2012	Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico, USA
  Buried	12 Apr 2012	Monte Vista Cemetery - Alamogordo, Otero County, New Mexico, USA
  	Findagrave.com Memorial #88321484
  Person ID	I4629	Coursey-Sansing Tree
  Last Modified	17 Nov 2020

  
  

  Father	Akins, Malcolm Leroy Sr.,   b. 21 May 1902, Texas, USA ,   d. 12 Jun 1974, Glenview Hospital - North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, USA  (Age 72 years)
  Mother	Collins, Flossie Florene,   b. 29 Mar 1909, Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma, USA ,   d. 18 Jun 1994, Tarrant County, Texas, USA  (Age 85 years)
  Family ID	F2039	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Betty Jane
  Married	1968
  Children	1. Akins, Diana   2. Akins, Jerry   3. Akins, Sheri   4. Akins, Robert
  Last Modified	17 Nov 2020
  Family ID	F2040	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Obituary   Richard C. "Papa" Akins, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many, departed this earth on Saturday, April 7, 2012 after a unexpected illness. Richard was born in Fort Worth, TX on April 10, 1931. Richard is preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Betty Jane Akins, a grandson, Kevin Hicks, his parents, and his five siblings. Richard is survived by his children, Diana Akins of Largo, FL, Jerry and Sandy Akins of Auburn, AL, Sheri and Danny Mendoza of Bent, NM, and Robert Akins of Rio Rancho, NM; grandchildren, Jason and Deanna Schlensig of La Luz, NM, Stephanie and Jarod Colbert of Alamogordo, NM, Dustin Lee and Stephanie Travis of Alamogordo, NM, Danielle Mendoza of Bent, NM, Chris and Kim Hicks of Little Rock, AR, Ricky H. and Zachary Akins of Auburn, AL, Christina Erbert of Albuquerque, NM, Felicia Heath of Arizona; unofficial grandson, Dave Stewart of Gypsum, CO; and his 10 great-grandchildren. Richard will also be missed by his spoiled pets, Belly, Dolly, and Dude. Richard retired from the United States Air Force after 27 years as a Chief Master Sergeant. Richard served in both the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict. Richard also retired from Alamo Pipe after 20+ years. Richard attended Grace United Methodist Church and the Adult Sunday School Class; he was a member of the Elks, VFW, Air Force Association, Air Force Sergeants Association, and the "Old Farts Thursday Lunch Group". To many he was known as the most dedicated and loyal fan of school athletics regardless of the season, the sport, or the school. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Grace United Methodist Church with Rev. Mary Taken officiating. Interment will follow at Monte Vista Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Hamilton-O'Dell Funeral Home. Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers donations may be made in the name of Richard Akins Memorial to the following organizations: Animal Village NM 7246 Highway 5470 Alamogordo, NM 88310 575-415-8310 www.animalvillagenm.com Alamogordo Public Scholls ATTN: APAS Atheletics 1211 Hawaii Avenue Alamogordo, NM 88310.