Charles Raymond Akin
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Charles served in the armed forces. We honor that service here.
Charles Raymond Akin was born in Prescott, Arizona, in 1923 and passed away in Chino Valley, Arizona, at the age of 68. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War.
As a kid, Charles loved to hike Thumb Butte in Prescott, and he played many sports, including football, basketball, and track, at Prescott High School.
Charles married Roberta Blanche York, having proposed to her one day after their first date, and they had four children, Charlene, Suzanne, Robert, and Samuel. They had four grandchildren and loved taking them to Disneyland.
Charles was a barber and owned three barber shops, including Mr. Lucky's and Mr. Phoenix, all in Phoenix, Arizona.
When Charles learned that he had prostate cancer, he took one last trip to SeaWorld in San Diego, California, to pet dolphins, who held a special place in his heart from his Navy days.
Charles is beloved by his family and is remembered for his easy smile, work ethic, generous spirit, loyalty, and fierce love for us.
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