Clarence Earl Akins

January 27, 2021

Clarence Earl Akins, 89, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, in Robertsdale, Alabama. He was known for his love of family, church, country, baseball, and hard work. Clarence was a good Samaritan at heart and had a smile like no other. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He enjoyed owning and operating Service Auto Supply in Atmore, AL since 1964 and also owned businesses in Mobile, Bay Minette, and Cantonment, FL. He was a faithful and active member of First Baptist Church of Atmore, Escambia County for many years before retiring to Baldwin County where he attended First Baptist Church of Foley.

Clarence was born on a small family farm in Bonneville, AL, on April 26th, 1931. He was the second son of Harry and Annie Clyde Still Akins. Clarence is preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Mary Zelm, Jack Akins, Leon Akins, Paul Akins, Bruce Akins and Peggy Helton.

Clarence is survived by his loving wife, Bobbie J. Murphy and his three children; Jan Houser (Morty), Micky Akins, and John Murphy Akins (Anna Talton). He was blessed with 2 grandchildren: Grant Carlton (Kristin Byrne) and Aaren Wasieleski (Ryan) and 4 great-grandchildren: Kaela, Thai, Anton, and Cash. He also leaves behind numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews who meant the world to him.

Family, friends and others whose lives Clarence touched are invited to Pine Rest Funeral Home and Memorial Park LLC, 16541 U.S. 98, Foley, AL 36535, on Friday, January 29, 2021. The wake will be held from 9:30 A.M. to 10:59 A.M. Service and Interment will immediately follow at 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home Family Ministries, Mobile, AL, or the Samaritan’s Purse. Donations can be made online at alabamachild.org or samaritanspurse.org.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries