Celebrating the life of
Charles Lindberg Akin
July 20, 1928 - April 28, 2013
Charles Lindberg Akin
"Lindy"
Charles L. Akin, died Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Savannah Square. He was born July 20, 1928 in Ashburn, GA to the late Arthur Virlyn and Jewell Dee Rouse Akin. While in Ashubrn, as a teenager, he obtained the Boy Scout rank of Eagle Scout.
He graduated from Ashburn High School and from Georgia Tech with a Ceramic Engineering degree. He obtained an MBA at Augusta College in Augusta, GA. While living in Augusta, GA and North Augusta, SC he was active in the American Institute of Industrial Engineers, the Boy Scouts of America, the North Augusta Grace United Methodist Church, the North Augusta Lions Club, and the North Augusta Optimist Club.
His career included engineering positions with: O. Hommel Co., in Pittsburgh; PA; Lockheed Aircraft Co. in Marietta, GA; Naval Boiler & Turbine Laboratory in Philadelphia, PA; and Babcock & Wilcox in Augusta, GA from which he retired after 30 years of service.
He and his wife lived in North Augusta for 40 years before moving to Savannah in 2002, and then became members of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents and four siblings, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Cibl Hall Akin.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Robert Charles Bob and Teresa Teri Akin, two grandsons, Jeremy Hall Akin, and Marshall Bailey Akin, all of Savannah, and a brother, Thomas A. Akin, of Smyrna, GA, along with several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service to honor his life will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.
Remembrances may be made to the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church Missions Fund.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
To the family of Mr. Charlie, I extend my deepest condolences. I was the social worker for the health center at Savannah Square from 2009-2012. I always enjoyed visits from Mr. Charlie and looked forward to his smiling face each day. He will surely be missed. God bless you in your time of loss.
- Alissa Hellams Rish, Savannah, GA
To Bob and family, my condolences to you. It is with fond memories that I remember Charles in the North Augusta Lion's Club. We had good times together and did exchange emails for a while, but they came to an end some time back. My grief is with you in this time of loss May his soul rest in peace.
- Jack Kendall, NORTH AUGUSTA, SC
Condolences to the family of this wonderful gentleman. We miss you at Savannah Square, Charlie.
- Barbara H. McCoy, Savannah, GA
To the family of Mr. Charlie, I extend my deepest condolences. I was the social worker for the health center at Savannah Square from 2009-2012. I always enjoyed visits from Mr. Charlie and looked forward to his smiling face each day. He will surely be missed. God bless you in your time of loss.
- Alissa Hellams Rish, Savannah, GA
To Bob and family, my condolences to you. It is with fond memories that I remember Charles in the North Augusta Lion's Club. We had good times together and did exchange emails for a while, but they came to an end some time back. My grief is with you in this time of loss May his soul rest in peace.
- Jack Kendall, NORTH AUGUSTA, SC
Condolences to the family of this wonderful gentleman. We miss you at Savannah Square, Charlie.
- Barbara H. McCoy, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
