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Douglas Eugene Akin

June 17, 1931 — December 30, 2014

Mr. Douglas Eugene Akin, age 83 of Blue Ridge, passed away December 29, 2014 at his home. Mr. Akin was born June 17, 1931 in Copperhill, TN to the late Balus Samuel Akin and Bessie Elizabeth Edwards. He was a member of the Epworth First Baptist Church, and a member of the Church Brotherhood.

Douglas was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Edward Balus Akin.

Survivors include: sister, Mollie Akin, and nephew, Stephen O' Neal Akin.

Funeral services: Thursday, January 1, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with the Dr. Tom Jordan officiating. Interment will follow in the First Baptist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers are Howard Jabaley, Bob Welch, Ronnie Kimsey, Mike Campbell, Bill Rush, Scott Mathis, and Bill Turpin .

The family will receive friends at the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home Thursday, January 1, 2015, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home of McCaysville, GA. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
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