Willie Perry Akins, 89, of Poteau, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2002. He was born March 20, 1912 in Foreman, Ark. to James and Maude (Clark) Akins.
Survivors include his wife Edna Estep Akins of the home; five children, Doris Maddox of Poteau, Marie Akins, Esther and Warren Miller of Cameron, Alvin Akins of Shady Point and Wilma and Jim Graham of Shady Point; 12 grandchildren, Jeanette, James, Stella, Patricia, Larry, Bobby, Rachel, Rebekah, Joel, Jim, Delainya and Billy; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Dovie Estep of Shady Point; two brothers, Johnny Akins and Cecil Akins, both of Foreman, Ark.; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; other relatives and loved ones; and a host of beloved friends.