Billy Don Akins, age 66, of Altus passed away on Feb. 19, 2013, in Fort Smith. He was born Nov. 21, 1946, in Denison, Texas to the late Archie and Marcella Akins.

He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp.

Survivors include his wife, Nell Akins of Altus, son Tim, 6 grandchildren, Brandon, Jason, Ryan, Nick, Cody and Whitney, 2 brothers, Richard Akins of Decatur and Dale Akins of Rogers and 4 sisters, Sheila Hummel, Maggie Johnson and Molly Akins-Foster from Rogers and Susan Bryan from Bentonville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sons, 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Louis Akins and Stephen Akins and one sister Carolyn Akins.

Graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 23rd, at 1:00 p.m. at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Garfield with J.D. Ellison officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Benton County Funeral Home of Rogers, online condolence to

www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com