Bobby Lee Akins, Jr.

Bobby Lee Akins, Jr., 60, of McLeansboro, IL passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025 at Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro.  Bobby was born on April 7, 1965 in Herrin, IL to Bobby Akins, Sr. & Betty Ruth (Conroy) Akins.  In March of 2001, he met the love of his life, Betty Wood, and they were married on August 8, 2008, and she survives.

Bobby was self-employed, and worked as a roofer.  He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, watching football, and R/C cars.  He loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Bobby is survived by his wife Betty (Wood) Akins, his mother Betty Ruth (Conroy) Akins, 3 sons: Dylan (Michaela) Cottonaro, Brandon Cottonaro, and Dalton (Olivia) Akins; a daughter Hannah (Damian) Parker, 6 grandchildren: Walker Lee Cottonaro, Jude Michael Cottonaro, Rynn Anne Cottonaro, Aurora Sweetin, Oakley Alan Parker, and Jase Lee Parker; a brother Jerry Ray Akins; mother-in-law Patti Wood; uncle & aunt Carrold & Dorothy Atterberry; a niece Jenna Akins; 2 nephews: Jeremy Akins and Tyler Akins;  2 children from a previous marriage:  Danieelle and Kyle, his beloved pet dog Cooper, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Bobby Akins, Sr., grandparents Paradine & Roland Conroy, grandparents Anna Wagley & Herman O. Akins, and father-in-law Fred Wood.

A graveside funeral service for Bobby Lee Akins, Jr. will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery near McLeansboro, with Pastor Joel Vancil officiating.  Those attending are asked to meet directly at the cemetery.

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