Clyde Dewane Akins

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August 23, 1939 – January 20, 2025

Clyde Dewane Akins, age 85, of Wheatland, Missouri, formerly of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, died Monday, January 20, 2025, at his son’s home in Pleasant Hill. He was born August 23, 1939, in Charlotte, Missouri, the son of Clyde W. and Ruth (Giddens) Akins.

Clyde graduated from LaTour High School in 1957. He served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1961 as an Engineman aboard the USS WILTSIE and the USS JOYCE.

On January 4,1964, he was united in marriage with Daun Elaine Land in Harrisonville, Missouri, and they made their home in Pleasant Hill. They were married for 38 years until her death in 2002. 

Clyde is survived by his two sons, Donnie Akins, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and, Shannon Akins and Josinne Gustin, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; sisters, Bonnie Riffle, of LaTour, Missouri and B.K. Wurdeman, of Cole Camp, Missouri; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Daun Akins; his parents, Clyde W. and Ruth Akins; sister, Patricia Thurman; and brother, Ted Akins.

Clyde was a member of the Heavy Construction Laborers Union #663. He worked for many years as an Asphalt Superintendent in the Kansas City area, before retiring to the Truman Lake area in 2002.

In 2004, Clyde married Phyllis Spencer, they later divorced, but remained friends and dancing partners. Clyde enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and riding his Harley. He will truly be missed by his family and friends.

Per Clyde’s wishes, cremation has been accorded and no service will be held.

Cremation arrangements entrusted to Wallace Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill, MO.