James Patrick Akins Jr, 51 of Snohomish, Washington, formerly of Ely passed away November 18, 2015.
Jim was born January 23, 1964 in Ely. The son of James Akins Sr. and Roberta (Susie Maki) Wilson.
Jim worked for A & K Railroad Company for 30 years. He started with them in Ely when the railroad line from Ely to Virginia was removed. He traveled the United States removing old and abandoned track lines. He loved the railroad. Jim was a great Brother/Uncle/Father and he will be missed deeply.
Surviving are siblings Annette (Tony) Peden of Granite Falls, WA; Keith (Tanya) Akins of Granite Falls, WA; Jason (Georgia) Akins of Hugo, MN.
Jim was preceded in death by his mother Roberta (Susie Maki) in 2000.
A private grave side memorial service will be held July 2 at the Ely Cemetery.