He was born and raised in Drew County and was very proud of it. He would always say the air was better in Drew County. He graduated Monticello High School where he found the love of his life, Patricia Busby. He worked at Safeway/Harvest Foods for more than 44 years. There he met so many people and kept up with their families. He loved his Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church where he was a member. He had an incredible love for horses. He loved nothing more than to see a horse develop into something outstanding. He loved his family, which not only meant blood but his large extended family, enjoying every moment they had together. He loved watching the interaction of them and smiled as he watched. He was everyone's Papa George. He taught his children that respect and kindness was a must. Caring for people and helping others was just born in him.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Cecil Akin, Jr. Survivors are his wife of 59 years Patricia Busby Akin of Monticello; a daughter, Anita A. Tennyson and spouse Drew; a son, George Robert Akin, Jr and spouse Cindy T. Akin; grandchildren, Justin Michael Evans (Kimberly), Ashley E. Kussman (Larry), Britni L. Akin (Chase Lott), Tess Tennyson, Kinsley L. Vickers (Hunter); great grandchildren, Boston Akin, Claire Evans, Adam Kussman, Jake Evans, Brycen Kussman and Owen Evans; the Busby and Akin Clans; a brother from another mother, Gordan Hopkins (Tibby); two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Maesenholder and Sarah Garate; and one special cousin who was like a brother to him, Joe Akin (Barbara).
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 12, 2018 at First Baptist Church in Monticello with Rev. Will McKay and Rev. Dennis Dodson officiating. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday night at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to First Baptist Church, 413 North Main, Monticello, AR 71657. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(43)
Gwen Stanford
Selma, AR Tuesday, August 21, 2018 Pat and family -I am so sorry for your loss and I am sure Owen would be too. We always enjoyed George at Safeway and also visiting with you at different places. Mostly at doctor's offices. You will be in my prayers and please think of me and my girls.
Sincerely,
Gwen
linda fundrburg
monticllo, TX Tuesday, August 14, 2018Hilda Malpica
Conway, AR Sunday, August 12, 2018 Pat, I send you prayers and sympathy for the loss of George. What a wonderful family you made! May you be comforted with happy memories of your 59+ years together. I am so thankful you are surrounded with your loving family and many friends in Monticello.Love, Hilda (Hancock) Malpica
Kathryn Akin Williams
Apex, NC Sunday, August 12, 2018 I am so sad to hear of George's passing. I remember all the wonderful times we had growing up in the country on the farm. My thoughts andMarshall & Sheila Morgan
Dumas, AR Sunday, August 12, 2018 Deepest sympathies, our prayers are with you all.Edith Carter
Monticello, AR Saturday, August 11, 2018 I met Mr. George when he worked at Safeway--always nice to everyone--so sorry about his passing--he will be missed by many. I would see him & Mrs. Pat in Wal Mart in the past & always had to chit chat with them---would see them at the horse shows over the last few years. my thoughts & prayers for the family & may God Bless ya'll in this time of sorrow.Teneta Lane Keeling
Hermitage, AR Saturday, August 11, 2018 Dear Mrs. Pat and Family, I was so sad to hear of George's passing. He was one of my dad {John H. Lane) friends and co-workers at Safeway/Harvest Foods. Dad and George always had some kind of joke going on. I know this is a really difficult time because he will be missed so much by so many wonderful friends and family. May you feel God's loving arms around you at this time and treasure all the special happy memories in your hearts of this outstanding gentlemen.with deepest sympathy
Teneta Lane Keeling
Casey Keeling
Danny Keeling
Samuel J, Lane
Cecilie N. Lane
Cully Culpepper
Maumelle, AR Saturday, August 11, 2018 Pat, Anita and Robert,We were saddened to hear about George, he will truly be missed by all. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Cully & Devonna Culpepper
mark&mary withers
Camden, AR Saturday, August 11, 2018 We are sorry for y'all's loss,yall are in our thoughts and prayersJulie & Dan West
Monticello, AR Saturday, August 11, 2018 Mrs Pat, Robert and Cindy and the Akin and Busby families,We are so sorry for your loss. Mr George always had a friendly word and an easy smile that made a person feel
welcome. He was one of the friendliest people we met when we first moved to Monticello. He had a special way of telling a story and smiling that lit up his face and brought a twinkle to his eyes. You just had to smile when he did because you could feel his kindness and joy. We will miss seeing him around town. ~Julie & Dan
Jerry Jordan
, AR Saturday, August 11, 2018 George was my friend and a friend to all those that knew him, he will be dearly missed.Alvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Friday, August 10, 2018 To family.... our thoughts and prayers are with all you. Such a good man. Always enjoyed visiting with Mr. George. Always learned something from him because he was always “in the know”.Lol . He will be missed. Love each of you.LEROY and KAREN CORTEZ
Lacey, AR Friday, August 10, 2018 Mrs Pat so sorry for your loss. he was a very fine man.loved to have talks with him he was the best. rest in love Mr George. until we meet again you will always be in our thoughts.Ken and Kat Burton
Montiello, AR Friday, August 10, 2018 Condolences to the Akin-Busby families. We will miss our neighbor, George. He has been a part of our neighborhood just beside Scott Lane for many years. God bless you.Sharon Shook McIntyre
Titusville, FL Friday, August 10, 2018 Dear Pat, Family, & Extended Family,I can truly say knowing George was a blessing. I can remember growing up in Monticello & going to Safeway. George always had a smile on his face & a story to tell. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you at this time.
In Christian Love,
Sharon
Ray Onlinger - 322 west G Ave.
North Little Rock 72116, AR Friday, August 10, 2018 Pat ,I am so very sorry for your loss. George loved life, people and most of all you. I always enjoyed talking to him when we'd get together because he'd ask about Phyllis, the girls and the grandchildren. he also couldn't wait to tell me about your family and the accomplishments of your grandchildren.
Please pass-a-long my condolences Elizabeth and Sarah.
Sincerely,
Ray Oblinger
Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Friday, August 10, 2018 Pat and Family, I was so sorry to read of George's passing. He will be greatly missed. I still remember the 4th of July picnics all of us use to have when we were teenagers. George was the last of the men left. Please accept my deepest sympathy. RIP George. You will be greatly missed.Janie & Larry Fuller
Monticello, AR Friday, August 10, 2018 Pat & FamilySo sorry for your loss.
Our heart is heavy. We will sorely miss George.
May God give you comfort in coming days.
Janie & Larry Fuller
Janice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Friday, August 10, 2018 Pat & Family,I am so sorry to read about George. He was such a wonderful, kind and loving family man and friend to all. I pray God will give you peace and comfort in your sorrow. What a great legacy George has left for you all.
With love & sympathy,
Janice
Gloria Ryburn
monticello, AR Friday, August 10, 2018 So sorry for your loss,George was a fine man loved by all that knew him,Prayers for each one of you.Dale Kizer
White Hall, AR Friday, August 10, 2018 I will surely miss George Akin. I consider he and Pat dear friends. He thought very highly of my dad and they were "horse" buddies. He and I shared many, many horse stories together. My heart is saddened. Dale.Robin Johnson
Monticello, AR Friday, August 10, 2018 Prayers for each of you he was such a very special man and always made you feel special!Robin and Kenny Johnson
Carole (Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 Pat, I was so saddened when I read of your loss of George. I think of those long ago days when we were all young and the world was ours. The good Lord in his infinite wisdom didn't make another like George. He was always happy, fun and ready for some mischief. The rare occasion I've seen you the last few years he did not seem to have changed. He was always "just George". I know you will miss him greatly but time does have a way of moving on and it will for us too. My prayer is that the Lord will give you the peace, comfort and strength that only He can and that you willunfailingly trust his loving, healing arms to carry you through.
Love, Carole (Johns)
Edward watts
Monticello, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 So sorry for your loss Ms Pat thoughts and prayersDL & Pam Worthen
Sheridan, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 Pat, we are so very sorry about George. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.Reena Brock
, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 Prayers for the family. Mr. George was such a good person!Pat Cruce
Monticello, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 Prayers for the family during this sad time. George and Marshall were always friends but George has never failed to speak and check on me every time I seen him. I think very highly of him and if everyone have the heart he had this world would be a much better place. I would like to think Marshell and him are together again talking about all their escapades they enjoyed together. God bless you all.RICKYand lynn KING
dumas, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 Ms. pat and family ..our hearts and prayers go out to yall during this time...mr George was such a wonderful southern gentleman and every visit we had was always a cherished moment … simply put we are sure going to miss our friend George...he was truly a fine manlinda r. fundrburg
monticllo, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 prayrs for th familyPaula & Jimmy Tooke
Monticello, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 Pat and Family: Jimmy & I were SO sorry to hear of the passing of George. Please know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if we can help in any way.Vickie Perdue
Hot Springs, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 Thoughts and prayer for the family. He was a great man loved by many.Don and Katy Hartley
Hamburg, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 Pat and Robert so sorry for your loss.hazel potts
MONTICELLO, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 Dear FamilyI am so sorry to hear of George passing He was a fine person Knew him for many years at Safeway Was so kind to everyone,May you finds comfort thru our dear Savior Jesus Christ My prayers are with each of you HAZEL AND FAMILY
Marvin and Gene Norton
Monticello, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 Our prayers are with all of you.Carl and Karen Jackson
WILMAR, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 You have our deepest sympathy, remember earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.Faye Lewis
Monticello, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 Pat and family, It’s always difficult finding words to say to families left behind, so I’ll say George’s life speaks for him. My neighbors since 1972 and members of the same church, I’ve just always known George. I’m going to miss seeing him at church and hearing him say “Hi Faye Lee”. He and Pat always sat in the same pew each Sunday faithfully. Such a happy couple and blessed with a large family, so I know in Pat will be comforted by them, but will also miss her George. I pray God’s presence during your grief and thankful for all the great memories you have shared.Cecil & Betty Carol Graham
Star CIty, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 Remembering the family in our thoughts and prayers.Gary Newton
Monticello, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 To the Akin & Busby Families, I am so sorry for your loss. George was a great man. Always kind and with a smile. He will certainly be missed by all who knew and loved him. My wife and I extend our heartfelt sympathies to the entire family.Lela Wilson
Monticello, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 Another great man has left us for a short time and will be remembered always. So fun to be around, and always had a twinkle in his eyes. Deepest sympathy to all the family for their loss.Dr. Sam Wherry
LITTLE ROCK, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 Robert your dad was one outstanding Christian Gentleman and Man of Honor and Integrity of whom we had for over 50 years mutual trust and respect and many of your Administrative services attributes are genetic defined in your par Excellence Accomplishing Performance Assessments as Public Service as was his in Retail for years. Heaven cannot but be smiling upon him during his triumphant receptive entrance into Kingdom of Heaven with El Shaddhi and King Jesus Christ. May God's Blessings be upon the Family during this time of Bearvement.Dr. Sam Wherry and the Constituency Gethsemane Baptist Church
BEVERLY SMITH
WARREN, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 MS. PAT AND FAMILY, IM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MR. GEORGE YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS.Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 Robert, sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Prayers for you and your family.Dennis Wells
Nancy Early
Monticello, AR Thursday, August 9, 2018 So sad to read about George passing away. My heart goes out to Pat and the family. We have just experienced this same thing. I know that the Lord will carry you through these next weeks. Depend upon Him.