Charles J. Akin, Jr., 85, of Rushville, died at 7:47 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.

He was born February 11, 1938 in Pittsfield, the son of Charles, Sr. and Alene  Burke Akin.  He married Vivian Eileen Jockisch on October 4, 1964 in Rushville and she preceded him in death on March 22, 2007.  

Mr. Akin worked for Oscar Mayer in Beardstown for 20 years and was also engaged in farming.  Later in life he owned and operated Akin Lawn Care and Clean Up with his son, Randy.  

Charles graduated from Perry High School with the class of 1957. Mr. Akin was of the Christian faith.  He always enjoyed fishing and truly loved the time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  

Survivors include six children Randy Akin of Rushville, Rhonda Randall (Rodney) of Necedah, Wisconsin, Rebecca Fitzjarrald (Mike) of Rushville, Regina Akin of Rushville, Roxanna Paben (Robert) of Rushville, and Rachella Wilson (Craig) of Mt. Sterling.  One brother Larry Akin of Knoxville,  10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren also survive along with several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Dylan Fitzjarrald and one brother, Dean Akin. 

Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 19, 2023 in the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Pastor Matt Haberman officiating. Burial followed in the Jockisch Cemetery south of Bluff Springs. Those who were unable to attend are welcome to watch the service on his obituary page of the funeral home website, hendrickerfuneralhome.com. Memorials are suggested to the family. Condolences for the family may be left on line at hendrickerfuneralhome.com. 

The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is assisting the family with the arrangements.