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Terry Alan Akins

July 3, 1957 — September 2, 2020

Terry Alan Akins, 63, of Cleveland, passed away at 2:01 a.m. CT Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Terry was born on July 3, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, and he was a 1976 graduate of Bradley Central High School and a 1978 graduate of Cleveland State Community College.
He was married to Gina Akins for 41 years. Terry was a devoted husband and best friend to Gina and a dedicated father, role model, and hero to his two sons, Chad and Reid.
Terry’s passion for life and his love for his family and friends were unrivaled, and his laughter, storytelling, and kindness will never be forgotten by anyone who crossed his path. Terry never knew a stranger—he made friends quickly and easily, whether it was in his beloved hometown of Cleveland or during his manytravels across the U.S. on his motorcycle.
In Sept. 2003, Terry was the recipient of a heart transplant and retired from Tarver Distributing in Charleston, Tennessee, aftermore than 20 years of dedicated service. During the next 17 years, Terry lived his life to its fullest and like every day was his last.
Terry was preceded in death by his brother Ricky Akins.
Terry leaves behind his loving wife Gina Osment Akins, sons Chad Akins and Reid Akins, daughter-in-law Gillian Akins, mother Bea Johnson, brothers Bobby Akins and Tim Stinnett, sister Candis Akins, beloved dog Boone, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, anddear friends. He also leaves behind his upcoming grandchild, who he will watch over as a devoted guardian angel.
A visitation is planned for Sunday, Sept. 6, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Mount Olive Ministries, located at 3522 Harrison Pike in Cleveland. A service will follow at 5:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who knew and loved Terry register as organ donors, so that they may give others the second chance at life that Terry received and valued so dearly.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Terry or your condolences with his family at his online memorial at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the Akins family with these arrangements.

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