Ronald Paul Akins, 79, of Tyler, passed through Heavens Gates on the afternoon of March 5th, at his home in Tyler. Mr. Akins was born October 27, 1943, in Memphis, Tennessee, to William and Bethel Akins. He is survived by is wife Mary. Mr. Akins was a gifted welder/metal worker by trade. Ronald leaves behind a large family to cherish his memory.

Funeral Services are scheduled to be held Friday, March 10th, at Tyler Tabernacle, to begin at 2:00pm. A visitation will be held in the church, prior to the service, to begin at 1:00pm. Interment will be at Bullard Memorial Cemetery in Bullard.