Edward Earl Adkins, Jr., 73, of Proctorville, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 22, 2016 in the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington, WV. Edward was born January 31, 1943 in Huntington, WV, son of the late Edward E. and Elsie Adkins Sr. Edward was retired from AC&F, was a faithful member of the 5th Avenue Freewill Baptist Church, and was a US Army veteran. Edward is survived by his wife, Linda Lowe Adkins; daughter, Ella (Tim) Thomas; two sons, Edward Earl (Amanda) Adkins III, and Roddie Joe Adkins; four grandchildren, Timothy Thomas Jr, Paula Thomas, Edward Earl Adkins IV, and Hannnah Grace Adkins; two sisters, Pat Jenkins, and Christine Fain; brother, Michael Adkins; uncle whom he considered as a brother, Coy Adkins; and several nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Funeral service will be conducted 3 PM Saturday June 25, 2016 at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio by Pastor Ray Vance. Burial will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery, Willow Wood, Ohio. Visitation will be one hour before the service from 2 to 3 P.M. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall
