James Akins

James Akins 91 of Little Rock was born May 28, 1930, to the late Ruth Winfrey-Akins and Ira Akins Sr.  He departed this life on September 14, 2021, at 6:07 p.m., surround by family. James was number 8 of the 15 siblings. He was preceded in death by parents, one son, Walter Akins, 6 brothers:  Columbus "Brutt", Elmer, Arthur, Ira "Bug", Marvin, Alvin "Carnell" Smith, 4 sisters:  Julia Dolphus, Elsie Mae Johnson, Margaret Jefferson, Ruby Mae Campbell. Left to celebrate his life son, Dwight Akins of Little Rock and daughter, Sheila Akins of Berkley, California; 2 brothers: William Akins of Little Rock and Willie Smith of Rocky Mount North Carolina, 2 sisters: Ollie Mae Taylor of Little Rock and Thelma Jean Horace of Arlington, Virginia, 10 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren and host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Family hour 6-7 p.m. Tuesday September 21, 2021, Celebration service Wednesday September 22, 2021 6:00 p.m., both services held at Faithful Funeral Home.

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