[NFBF-L] NFBF Greater Jacksonville Chapter - loss of a member...

[Cecelia Rodriguez]

I am so sorry for the loss
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> On Jul 6, 2026, at 2:28 PM, Russ Davis via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hello, NFB of Florida family,
>  
> It is with sadness that I report to you the unexpected loss of one of the Greater Jacksonville Chapters newest members. Mr. Barry Akins passed away on Saturday, July 4th. I spoke with his wife yesterday afternoon when she delivered the sad news of Barry’s passing.
>  
> Barry had joined the National Federation of the Blind and our Chapter on April 4th and was very excited about being welcomed into our Federation family.
>  
> We do not have any information regarding the circumstances surrounding Barry’s death, only that he had been hospitalized recently with an injury.
>  
> Please keep Barry’s wife and family in your thoughts and prayers while they navigate this very difficult time.
>  
> Respectfully,
>  
> Russ Davis, President
> NFB of Florida – Greater Jacksonville Chapter
> Ph. 904-993-8433
> Email: russell at radiorusty.com
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