Mr. Tommy Duane Akins, age 62, of Aragon, GA, passed away Monday evening, January 15, 2024, at his residence.
Tommy was born on January 18, 1961, a son of the late Arthur Doyl “Tom” Akins and Minnie Lee Godfrey Akins.
He had lived all his life in Polk County and enjoyed collecting arrowheads and playing horseshoes. Tommy was known as the caretaker of all his family.
In addition to his parents, Tommy was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Akins, two sisters, Nancy Holliday and Brenda Akins, and a niece, Kimberly Powell Williams.
Tommy is survived by nieces, Jessica Sanders, Bessie (David) Hudson, and Krissy (Nick) Merva; special great-niece, Braylee Watkins; great-nephew, Nick Gibbs; extended family, Barbara and Glenn Dodd, Linda Childers, Rita and Curtis Sanders, Makayla Coleman, Kynleigh Russell, Holly Stahl, and Brody Amos.
In keeping with his wishes, Tommy will be cremated, and no formal service is planned at this time.
Memorial donations in Tommy’s memory may be made to the funeral home to assist with final expenses.
Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of the arrangements for Tommy Duane Akins.
