A memorial service will be held on January 15, 2005,
2:00 p.m., at Basham Funeral Chapel (3312 Niles St.)
with Pastor Ken Armstrong officiating. Military Rites
will be conducted by the VFW. A celebration of his
life will follow at the Stockdale Moose Lodge #2178.
Dwayne was born in Enid, Oklahoma February 1, 1946.
He passed away at home Monday, December 20, 2004, due
to a long battle with cancer.
Dwayne was a decorated Vietnam Veteran who served his
country proudly. He was honorable discharged in
September of 1973. He was a Conductor for Southern
Pacific/Union Pacific Railroad for 30 years. He was a
member of the American Legion. He enjoyed tooling
leather, building models, needlework, fishing, camping
and gold prospecting. He also enjoyed his eagle
memorabilia.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Geri; his son,
Scott; his daughter, Kerri and husband, Mike Edwards;
four grandchildren, Nathan, Tayler, Bryan and Rachael;
his sister Marilyn and husband Warren Mohrhusen;
nieces, Cheryl and Lisa of Morgan Hill, CA; his
brother, Rick Akin; niece, Stephanie; great niece,
Cora and nephew, Tim of Fresno, CA. He was preceded
in death by his mother, Billie Jean and father, Henry
Scott Akin.
