Charles Akin, Jr.
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