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Joshua Lee Akins

Case from Newberry, FL dated Jun 09, 2018

Victim Details

Name

Joshua Lee Akins

Gender

Male

City

Newberry

State

FL

Date Of Death

2018-06-09

Age At Death

32

First Name

Joshua

Last Name

Lee Akins

Last Updated

07/20/2026

Case Description

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Joshua Lee Akins, a 32-year-old resident of Bell, Florida, passed away on June 9, 2018. Born on May 13, 1986, in Gainesville, Florida, Joshua was a lifelong resident of Bell and worked as a welder in the Machine Fabrication Industry. He was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and had a passion for hunting and fishing. Joshua is survived by his parents, Wayne and Kathy Akins, his wife Veronica Landrum Akins, and his children Hailee, Brylee, J.J., Blayne, Trevor, and Haiden. He also leaves behind ...

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Joshua Lee Akins Obituary: Joshua Lee Akins - View Obituary & Service Information

32 year old Bell native loses his life Saturday after altercation | Gilchrist County Journal

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