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.
He was self-employed.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Annie Mae Akins and Lovie
Carrol.
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.
The family will be meeting friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 14.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, March 15 at First Assembly of God Church in Poteau with the
Revs. Keith Williams and Joe Owen officiating.
Burial will follow in Shady Point Cemetery under the direction of Evans &
Miller Funeral Home of Poteau.
