James Mark Akoubian

James Mark Akoubian, “Jamie,” age 57 of Lawrenceville died Tuesday, August 17, 2021 of COVID-19. Jamie was born on September 29, 1963 in Cherry Point, North Carolina to Arees and Dolores Akoubian.

As the baby of the family, Jamie quickly took on the role of entertainer. His antics and sarcastic sense of humor always provided his family and friends with endless laughter. It was hard following in the footsteps of his older siblings who were all talented artists and athletes, but Jamie carved his own path as an excellent soccer player and football kicker at Southwest Dekalb High School and Georgia Perimeter College.

Jaime married Casey Naylor (Starr) and together they had three daughters, twins Samantha and Sara Akoubian, and Sydney Akoubian, before divorcing. His three girls were the loves of his life and his greatest source of pride and joy. When they were young he often arranged his work schedule so he could regularly have lunch with them at school. He was their biggest fan when they played soccer, danced, or competed in swim meets and could be found on the sidelines always snapping pictures to preserve his most precious memories. As they grew into adults he treasured every moment he spent with them. Jamie worked a variety of jobs, especially enjoying the years he worked alongside his father with the Dekalb Convention and Visitors Bureau, and his creativity and love for photography fueled numerous business ventures. Jamie was also an avid fisherman and spent many early mornings fishing from the pier in Panama City Beach, Florida. His love for fishing brought him inner peace and calm, particularly when he was able to fish there with his girls.

Jamie is survived by daughters Samantha, Sara, and Sydney Akoubian, father Arees Akoubian, and step mother Kay Akoubian, brothers Steve, Arees, and David Akoubian, sister Cathy Broussard, step sister Brandi King, nephews Trey Broussard and Jeff Little, nieces Rachel Rhodes, Amanda Broussard, and Kendall Bonet (Goddaughter), and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in Georgia, California, and Maryland. Jamie was loved dearly and will be missed greatly.

A visitation will be held at 1:00PM on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Wages and Sons Gwinnett Chapel, 1031 Lawrenceville Hwy., Lawrenceville GA 30046, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 2:00PM.