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1933 - 2007
 Ferry W. Adkins, 74, of Salt Rock, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at the Hospice House of Huntington after a courageous and long battle with cancer. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2007 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville by Rev. Charlie Rakes and Pastor Ernie Ray Vance. He was born June 3, 1933, in Wayne County, WV, a son of the late Lawrence Adkins and Roma Dillon Adkins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Shannon, Tommy, and Kenneth; sisters, Lorene Adkins, Imogene Marcum, and Maedell Adkins. He leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years, Elfa M. Adkins; one daughter and son-in-law, Tammy D. Adkins-Smith and Boyd Allen Smith; two precious grandchildren which were the love of his life, Ethan W.A. and Austin P. Smith all of Salt Rock; sisters, Norma Fisher of South Point, OH; Lois Tallent of Fairborn, OH; special neighbors, Kim Ramey and Mark Ramey; several nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. He was retired from General Motors, Euclid, OH. He was a trustee and a member of Good Hope Freewill Baptist Church. A very special thank you to St. Mary’s Oncology Staff and Doctors, Hospice of Huntington, and all the prayers of family and friends through these trying times. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Condolences may be expressed to family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 8 condolences.
friend
Friday July 11, 2008 at
11:42 AM
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he was always sweet to me when i was a kid...i didn't get to see you all often but i always liked uncle ferry...his suffering is over now. god bless.
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Kelly Smith
Monday September 24, 2007 at
10:57 AM
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May God surround each of you with his comfort, peace, and love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Karen Adkins Mason
me769@hotmail.com
Sunday September 23, 2007 at
7:42 PM
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Tammy , Sorry to hear about your dad. God has a better place for him. Take care of mom ,Allen and the boys.
Karen Mason
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Rev. and Mrs. Ward Vance of Harts.WV
Sunday September 23, 2007 at
12:27 AM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I'm sorry I never got to come to any of the arrangements but I was'nt feeling well myself. I want you to know I will miss Bro. Ferry and think of him often. May god bless and help you and you find peace and strength in the arms of Jesus.You are in my prayers.
Rev and Mrs Ward Vance
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DEAN AND JENNIFER JEFFERS
Friday September 21, 2007 at
11:11 AM
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OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
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Ellen Cremeans Row
Friday September 21, 2007 at
8:55 AM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.May God Bless all your family and give them peace and heal their hearts in their loss.
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Norma Tallent
Norma719leep@aol.com
Friday September 21, 2007 at
8:21 AM
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Aunt Elfa and Tammy, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love Always, Norma, Jonathan and David
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Friday September 21, 2007 at
7:34 AM
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LOVE AND PRAYERS EDDIE KIM HEATHER AND JOHN DEJARNETT
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