Kenneth Lewey "Ken" Akin's obituary , Passed away on March 24, 2026 in Aiken, South Carolina

Kenneth Lewey "Ken" Akin

January 4, 1942 - March 24, 2026 (84 years old)

Aiken, South Carolina

Kenneth Lewey "Ken" Akin's obituary , Passed away on March 24, 2026 in Aiken, South Carolina

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Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home

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Kenneth Lewey "Ken" Akin

January 4, 1942 - March 24, 2026 (84 years old)

Aiken, South Carolina

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Kenneth Lewey Akin Obituary

The world bids farewell to Kenneth Lewey Akin (Aiken, South Carolina), born in Albany, Georgia, departing on March 24, 2026 at the age of 84. Kenneth leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kenneth Lewey Akin to show support.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Kenneth may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He is survived by: his wife Janice Carnavas Akin; his daughters, Julie Akin of Atlanta, GA and Shannon Akin Thomas (Brad) of Charlotte, NC; his grandchildren, Ellie Thomas and Brody Thomas; and his pets, Beau and Chapin.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Ken's memory to the following organizations near to his heart: Hall of Fame Foundation (http://www.halloffamefoundation.org for credit card donations or checks to Hall of Fame Foundation, PO Box 4070, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29597).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home



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St John's Methodist Church
104 Newberry St NW, Aiken, SC 29801

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