Ned “Randy” Akens, 69, of Plant City, died Oct. 29, 2014.
He was born the son of Norval and Ruby, Nov. 11, 1944, in Glencoe, Alabama. He graduated from Glencoe High School. After serving his country as a pilot in the Army Air Corp, he received his bachelor’s degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He went on to spend many years working in the insurance industry with Allstate and Prudential. He retired from Polk County Water Department as a Water Operator in 2012. Aside from work, he greatly enjoyed flying, sailing, camping, snorkeling and traveling. He was never one to sit when there were new places to be explored. Mr. Akens loved his family and his life centered around them.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Laura Akens; children, Mimi Reese Kolesar (Chip) and Niles Robert Akens (Jennifer); and grandchildren, Amber and Ashley Reese and Nathaniel Akens.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at First Baptist Church. Expressions of condolence can be made at HopewellFuneral.com.