Austin Foster Akin was granted his angel wings on April 6, 2007, at the tender age of two, following a courageous year and a half battle with Neuroblastoma - a childhood cancer. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Austin had touched in some way throughout his short, yet very memorable life. Austin's life would seem too short to many, but those who were touched by him understand that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which ones lives. His contagious smile could melt the hearts of those around him and though he only spoke a few words, his voice and thoughts could always be heard. Austin is survived by his parents, Jason and Elizabeth Akin; grandparents Mike and Lydia Lipscomb (Pop and Nannie), Harry and Brenda Akin (Pa and Grandmama); great-grandmother Ima Dee Akin (Mama Dee); Uncle Alan Lipscomb; Uncle Jerry and Aunt Amanda Caperton and cousins Dylan and Emily; Uncle Justin Akin and Aunt Yari Jiminez and cousins Bailey and Brenda; along with our extended family, including Dr. Mahendra Patel, Dr. Michael Grimley, Delores Hagen, and the staff at Children's Methodist Hospital. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Porter Loring Mortuary North.ServiceWednesday, April 11, 200710:00 A.M.Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church16075 N. Evans RdSelma, TXInterment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation at www.firstgiving.com/austinsfight.
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