Dr. B. F. Akin Died Suddenly Atlanta Saturday
Dean of Physicians in County Succumbs to Heart Attack Was Widely Beloved as Man and Physician

Dr. B. F. Akin, 74 years of age, dean of Butts county physicians and widely known and beloved leader, died at his home Saturday afternoon about 6 o'clock as the result of a heart attack.
During the afternoon he had visited several patients and was in Pepperton to see a patient when he became ill and had to have assistance to reach his home where he passed away within a few minutes after arriving. He literally died in harness in accordance with an often expressed wish.
Several months ago he underwent hospitalization in Atlanta and after returning home was thought to be improved in health.
Born in Spalding county July 15, 1869, a son of Elisha C. Akin and Susie C. Willis Akin, he was connected with widely known families of middle Georgia. In 1899 he was graduated from the Eclectic Medical School in Atlanta and had practiced for more than 44 years. In 1894 he became a resident of Butts county, first residing in Jenkinsburg and several years ago moved to Jackson where he built a splendid home on east Third street.
He was a member of the Butts County Medical Society and of the Georgia Medical Society and had taken an active part in the meetings of these groups. Throughout an active career he ministered to thousands of patients and many of these found in him not only a skilled physician but a devoted friend. He was a man of sound judgement on all public questions and his views were respected by his associates.
Of striking physical appearance, he possessed an engaging personality and had scores of friends among all classes. In church affairs he was a member of the Primitive Baptist church at Beersheba, near Locust Grove. He was permanent chairman of the Sandy Creek Sacred Harp singing group and showed much interest in the annual meetings of that body. He formerly held membership in the Jackson Kiwanis club.
His wife, the former Dr. Tommie Barron, who supplied much of the inspiration for her husband's career died in 1928. He is survived by an only child and daughter, Miss Lucile Akin, state secretary of the Georgia Congress of Parent and Teachers and active civic leader. Other survivors are four brothers, Dr. John Akin, Atlanta; Roswell and Ed Akin, Griffin; Billy Akin, Jenkinsburg; three sisters, Mrs. Sherman Brown, East Point; Mrs. Douglas Weems Luella, and Mrs. Jack Castellaw, Locust Grove.
Funeral rites were held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Beersheba church with Elder A. C. Elliott, Elder Robert Barron and Elder J. P. S. Stephens officiating. Relatives, friends and organizations sent lovely floral offerings as a token of affection.
The pallbearers were Pliny Weaver, Duvall Patrick, T. A. Rape, John Hunt, Ralph Evans and M. L. Powell.
Burial was in the churchyard with Carmichael Funeral Homes of McDonough in charge of arrangements.

(Jackson Progress Argus - 17 Jun 1943)

Submitted by V. S. Harrison