Greg Akins went to be with his Lord September 26, 2014. He was born to R.L. and Evelyn Akins on April 3, 1945 in Brady, Texas.Greg graduated from Brady High School in 1962. He graduated from Angelo State University in 1973. He married Kaye Jordan in 1966 in Mason, Texas.Greg served as a board member at Midland Christian School for 20 years. He was presently serving as an elder at Golf Course Road Church of Christ. Greg loved the Lord and leaves a legacy of strong faith to his family.Greg lived life to the fullest enjoying golfing, hunting and fishing. He most enjoyed spending time with his 13 grandchildren and attending the many events they were involved in.He was preceded in death by his parents, R.L. and Evelyn Akins and brother, G. Thane Akins.He is survived by his wife, Kaye; three children, Leslie Warpula (Tim), Drew Akins (Shana), and Amber Cotton; sister, Pat Mickus (Bill); sister-in-law, Jean Akins; 13 grandchildren; nieces and nephews.A special thanks to Big Bear AggieTech for their generosity during Greg’s illness.The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Sunday, September 28, 2014 at the funeral home. Memorial services will be held at 4:00 pm, Monday, September 29, 2014 at Golf Course Road Church of Christ in Midland with Tim Baugh and Calvin Warpula, officiating.Memorials may be made to Midland Christian School, 2001 Culver DR, Midland, TX 79705 or to the Kenya work at Golf Course Road Church of Christ, 3500 W Golf Course RD, Midland, TX 79703.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
