Thomas "Tom" Marion Akins, 78, of Soddy Daisy, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020.

He was employed with the City of Chattanooga, storm and water company for many years before retiring.

He was a member of the Middle Cross Baptist Church.  He had been a member of the Lions Club and VFW. He served in the United States Marines.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Birch H. Akins and Bertice Cox Akins; sisters, Nellie Ann Akins, Patsy Akins; brothers, John and Donald Akins.

Survivors. include his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Kilgore Akins,; daughters, Kim (Ricky) Williams, Missy Reeves; grandson, Thomas (Maggie) Williams, granddaughter, Deanna (Ben) Hayes; grandson, Micheal Reeves; granddaughter, Mara (Justin) Ellis; great grandchildren, Hallie, Macie, Tripp, Gavin, Charlie, Chandler, Harper, Maddie Joe; brothers, Bill Akins, Gordon Ray Akins, Jackie Akins; sisters, Betty Reneau, Joyce( Wayne) Dupree, Geneva (Jim) Pack and Helen Thompson; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Revered Eddie Ellison officiating.

Interment will follow at Hamilton County Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors.

Visitation will be on Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service in the chapel of Hamilton Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Justin Ellis, Thomas Williams, Michael Reeves, Ben Hayes, Gavin Hayes and Steve pack.

Honorary pallbearers will be Trip Williams, Charlie Hayes and Chandler Hayes

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga.

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson (423) 531-3975.