JOHNSON –OVERTURF FUNERAL HOME
307 South Palm Avenue
Palatka, Florida


William Henry Akins, 62, of Palatka, passed from this life on Monday, March 13, 2017 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center following a brief illness. A native and lifelong resident of Palatka, Henry had owned and operated William Akins Lathing, Inc. He loved NASCAR, fishing and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by a son, William “Buddy” Akins, his parents, George W. Akins and Virginia “Joy” Akins Griggs and a brother, Donald “Pencil” Akins.

Henry is survived by his wife of 32 years, Patsy Akins of Palatka, a son, Buskel Keene (Miracle) of Jewel Ridge, VA, like a son, Robert “Pie” Scott (Tammy) of Palatka, his siblings, Arnold Choate and George W. Akins, Jr. both of Palatka, his twin brother, Robert M. Akins of East Palatka, Sarah Salyerds (Alvin) of Bunnell and Deborah Casey (Daniel) of Palatka, 5 grandchildren, Makiyah Cheyenne Akins, Adalina Sunshine Akins and their mother, Mary Akins, Perry Lee Keene, Cecil James Keene and Emily Robin Keene and numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.

Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 17, 2017 at Johnson-Overturf Chapel in Palatka with Bro. William James officiating. Burial will follow at Espanola Cemetery in Flagler County. Visitation will be Thursday from 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.

Memorial donations to assist the family may be sent to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home, 307 S. Palm Ave., Palatka, FL 32177.

Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.