Richard "Richie" Lee Akin, 45, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2013. He was born October 7, 1967, in Oklahoma City, OK to Georgia and Jerry Akin. Richie grew up in the OKC area and graduated from Putnam City North in the Class of 1986. He worked for Mathis Brothers as a merchandiser for many years. In recent years, he worked as a school bus driver for Deer Creek Public Schools, a job in which he found great pleasure. Richie was a dependable, faithful and loyal person to his family and friends. He was always willing to lend a helping hand. He had a loving heart and had a way of helping everyone else be more loving as well. He used his humor to ease tense moments or to make a dreary day brighter. He loved spending time with his family and did so faithfully. Richie will always be remembered for his huge heart. Richie is survived by his mother, Georgia (Ray) Taylor; dad, Jerry (Jeanne) Akin; his sister, Julie (Jason) Hamilton and niece April and nephew Connor; brother, Jay and nephews John Patrick and Blake; and step-sister, Richelle (Ron) Atkins and niece Avery and nephew Ayden, all of Oklahoma City. He is survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends that were dear to him. Memorial Service to be held at Mercer Adams Chapel, Wednesday, January 16, at 10 a.m. A time to greet the family will be held Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Service Wednesday, January 16, 2013 10:00 AM Mercer-Adams Chapel 3925 N. Asbury Bethany, OK 73008