George Wendal Akin

84, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away on January 27th from complications of Parkinson’s disease. George was born February 8, 1930 in Griffin, Georgia, to George and Alberta Akin. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister. George graduated from Furman University, where he played football. He served in the US Army as a manager of computer systems, in Texas. George’s career included managing mainframe and data processing systems at Life Insurance Company of Georgia. This led to George branching off as an independent consultant in selling and marketing computer equipment and maintenance. George loved football and was a huge fan of the Atlanta Falcons and the University of Georgia Bulldogs. He took great delight in entertaining and barbecuing – the more the merrier! George also enjoyed yard work and gardening and was often complimented on his beautiful yard.
He is survived by his three children, Chris Vierling Ed of Plano, Texas, Lianne Driver of Marietta, Alan Akin of Atlanta, grandchildren Kelly DolvinChris, Allison Vierling, Matthew Vierling, and great granddaughter, Charlotte Dolvin.
Private family services will be held at a later time. Memorial gifts may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation or the Michael J. Fox Foundation.