Clyde Akin
Clyde Akin, age 64, of Strafford, Mo., passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009, in his home. He was born July 1, 1945, in Strafford, Mo., to William Columbus and Mary Jane (Workman) Akin. Clyde was an Army Vietnam War Veteran, serving in the Big Red 1, where he received many awards. Clyde was a retired rural route 3 postal carrier in Strafford. He was an avid auction attendee. His wife, Linda Akin, December 22, 2008; parents, William Columbus and Mary Jane Akin; brother, Ronnie Akin, September 8, 2009; and mother-in-law, Ina Jones, August 1, 2008, preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, James Akin of Strafford, Mo.; two grandchildren, Samantha and Alex Akin of Fair Grove; three brothers, James Akin and Bessie of Springfield, Daniel Akin of Springfield, Richard Akin of Fair Grove; one sister, Donna (Akin) Wolff and Dan Wolff of Springfield; niece, Laura and David Phillips of Springfield; nephew, Tyler and Stephanie Phillips of Springfield; nephew, Chad and Grace Akin of Springfield; nephew, Rick and Janie Akin of Fair Grove; nephew Mike Akin of Fair Grove; nephew, Dustin and Darby Akin of Fair Grove; nephew, David and Amanda Payne of Springfield; niece, Melissa and Patrick Williams of Niangua; nephew, Phillip and Shala Akin of Republic; niece, Linda Eddington of Springfield; nephews, Jimmy, David, Michael and Stephen Akin all of Springfield; cousin, Bonnie and Larry Arnall of Springfield; and a longtime family friend, Tate Nash of Strafford. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2009, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with Chaplain Elizabeth Tinlin officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Howell Memorial Gardens, West Plain, Mo., with full military honors. Visitation will be held Friday, December 18, 2009, 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Friends and family may sign a guest book or send private condolences at: www.greenlawn funeralhome.com. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, Mo.