THE ODESSA AMERICAN http://www.oaoa.com/obit/obits011602.htm Jack D. Akin Jr. KERMIT — Jack D. Akin Jr., 43, known to his family and friends as Rusty, passed away Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, at his home in Kermit. He is survived by his loving parents, Jack and Mittie Akin of Kermit; a stepson, Larry McNew of Kermit; a stepdaughter, Sisty Brown of Kermit; his devoted sisters and their husbands, Cheryl and Mike Bandel of San Antonio, Cathy and Jim Kapka of Roswell, N.M., and Janice and Eddie Johnson of Odessa; four nephews; two nieces; two great-nephews; a great-niece; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and many loving friends. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 16, 2002, at First Baptist Church of Kermit with Brother Clydel Chapman and the Rev. Gary Redwine officiating. Burial will be at the Kermit Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Cooper Funeral Chapel Inc.