Mr. Melvin Tyrone Akins "Kool"

May 13, 1956 - September 8, 2020

SAVANNAH - Mr. Melvin Tyrone Akins "Kool", age 64 ended his journey on Monday, September 8, 2020 at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, Georgia. He was born in Savannah, Georgia to the parents of Samuel L. and Melrose Bacon Akins. He attended the local schools of Chatham County. Melvin worked with the City of Savannah in the Sanitation Department for twenty years. He is preceded in death by his father, Samuel L. Akins, two sisters; Julia Elaine Akins and Audrey Hills; two brothers, Bernard Akins and Samuel "Bubbi" Jr. During his spare time, Melvin would walk around Savannah to visit with his family and friends. Melvin leaves to cherish his fond memories, his mother, Melrose Akins, two daughters, Shamika Williams, and Nicola Graham, two sons, Antwan Graham, and Rashaad Graham (Nakeia), seven grandchildren, Naquiile Graham, Demonte Graham, Kristian Wright, Rakeem Graham, Malik Graham, Rasai Graham and Cody Wody "the monster Boy", brothers, Ronnie Brown, Gregory Akins and Allen Akins (Rose), special cousins (just like sisters) Barbara Ann Small, Angela Bacon Thomas, Elizabeth Capers and Deborah Walker, a host of others cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. Social Distancing and wearing masks will be in place.