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David B. Akins

February 10, 1953 — October 14, 2021

David Barr Akins, 68, of Blairsville, PA (Derry Twp.) passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital, Latrobe, PA.

The son of Harry W. and Mary M. (Barr) Akins, he was born February 10, 1953 in Indiana, PA.

Mr. Akins was a member of Hebron Lutheran Church, Blairsville, PA.

He worked as a machinist for over 20 years at Breeze Industrial Products Corp., Tunnelton, and loved farming and hunting.

Surviving are four children, Eli H. Akins (Lindsey) of Blairsville; Michael E. Akins (Brenda) of Latrobe; Heidi D. Akins of Ligonier and Axel D. Akins of Blairsville; six grandchildren, a brother, William Akins (Dianna) of Valparaiso, Indiana and a sister, Brenda Lear (Dan) of Blairsville.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son.

As per David’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service.

Interment will be in Blairsville Cemetery, Blairsville, PA.

Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA entrusted with the arrangements.

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