Dean Akin, 82, of Versailles and formerly of Columbia, died Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Bluegrass Community Hospital in Versailles.
He was born April 2, 1943 to the late Robert and Alta Price Akin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Finley Akin, Bobby Akin, and Dickey Akin; and three sisters, Audrey Calhoun, Genois Collins and Charlene Sexton. Dean was a member of First Christian Church in Versailles and employed by Godolphin at Gainsborough Farms.
Survivors include his wife, Jane Moran Akin of Versailles; two daughters, Alice Ellis (Timmy) of Elizabethtown and Anne Reichenbach (Mark) of Midway; three sisters, Flossie Price and Margie Williams both of Columbia and Sheila McQueary (Steve) of Louisville; three grandchildren, Lauren Elkins (Chris), Callie Little (Jack) and Will Reichenbach; seven great-grandchildren, Jordan Elkins, Kylie Elkins, Elliot Elkins, Finn Elkins, Levi Little, Oliver Little, and John Garbacz; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Patton and Chris Cole officiating. Burial in Columbia Cemetery. Visitation after 10 a.m. Thursday.
Casket bearers are Ted Fouser, Ray Fouser, Bruce Akin, Stuart McQueary, Steve McQueary, and Johnny Vaughn.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
