Clifford M. Akins

Clifford M. Akins, 78, of Tannery Heights, Emporium, died Thursday, January 29, 2015, in Mountain Laurel Nursing & Rehab Center, Clearfield. Born March 9, 1936 in Clymer, he was the son of John and Mary Keller Akins. His wife, Audrey, passed away November 10, 2007.

 Mr. Akins was a lifelong resident of Emporium and was a veteran having served with the U.S. Marines. He was retired from Motor Coils Manufacturing in Emporium and was a member of the Bucktail Rod & Gun Club in Emporium. One of the things he really liked doing besides hunting &  fishing was cutting grass. 

Survivors include: three sons, Richard C. Akins of Kane, and Randy L. Akins and David J. (Jane Farren) Akins both of Emporium; one daughter, Kimberly A. Akins of Emporium; ten grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one brother, Charles D. Akins of Emporium; and also nieces and nephews. 

In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by: three brothers, William, George, and Albert Akins; three sisters, Elsie Gibbs, Violet Card, and Pearl Fulmer; and a grandson, Clifford Akins II.

 Private Funeral Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

 Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Coppersmith-Condon Funeral Home, Emporium.

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