Claude Akins, back in the late 80's at either Atlanta or DFW I was dropped off and headed up the sidewalk to go to my departure home gate, Mr. Akins with what I assumed was his wife were standing on the sidewalk with their luggage, could hear him grumbling about something from several yards away, "deep resonate voice" I walked up and said c'mon sir, I've got your luggage, he smiled and said THANK YOU Son!
I had no luggage of my own, had been out working and traveling light, threw my chit in a pile after work, put on my going home clothes and headed in, anyway, we hadn't made it 75 yards walking when up came a buggy with a guy in it, he hurriedly took the luggage from me loaded it onto the buggy and was apologizing profusely to the Akins'
Mr. Akins helped the lady to her seat, reached and pulled out his wallet, handed me a hundred dollar bill and shook my hand, I was laughing as they drove off, could hear him grumbling again for a good bit, seemed like a real nice guy.
