Billy Wayne Akin

Billy Wayne Akin, age 78, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Akin was born on July 22, 1941 to the late Edwin Akin and Ernestine Faye Akin Wynn. He served his country in the U.S. Army and he formerly owned and operated B.W. Akin & Company for 38 years in Dawson Springs. He was a member of the Al E. Orten Lodge of Dawson Springs.



Mr. Akin is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ernest Wayne and Kelly Akin of Dawson Springs, KY; one brother and sister-in-law, Douglas Stephen and Debbie Akin of Hopkinsville, KY, and two grandsons, Ty Wayne Akin and Maxx Phebus.



Preceding Mr. Akin in death are his parents, his wife ~ Wanda Faye Davis Akin (12-1-2013), and a brother ~ Wendell R. Akin.



Visitation for Mr. Billy Wayne Akin will be Wednesday, November 20, 2019, from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour at 2:00 PM at Beshear Funeral Home, Dawson Springs, KY with Rev. Kathy Redden, officiating. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.