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1931 - 2020
 Garland Adkins, 88, of Huntington, WV finished his race July 6th, 2020 peacefully at home. Visitation will be held Thursday July 9th at 11am with services beginning at 12pm at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, WV led by Rev. Ray Vance. Burial will be in Green Valley Cemetery, Branchland, WV. He was born Oct 28th, 1931 in Wayne, WV, the eldest of twelve children of Ivel and Betha Adkins. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers Tudy, Winfred, Edwin Adkins, and sisters Donnie Yost, Faye Ash, Geneva Paulus. He is survived by brothers Carol, Amon, Jerry Adkins and sisters Katherine Davis and Arnola Campbell. He was married 62 years to wife Pauline Adkins before her passing in 2013. He was a member of 5th Avenue Freewill Baptist Church where he served and sang at local churches for many years. He was a retired ACF blacksmith and deliveryman for Spurlock's Flowers in his retirement. He is survived by his only child, daughter Pamela Garrett and son-in-law Cliff Garrett. Grandsons Dale & Jason Garrett (Tracy), great-grandchildren Annabelle & Elliana Garrett who were the love and light of his life. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Jennifer Gozowsky
Friday July 10, 2020 at
4:33 PM
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My deepest sympathy to Pam, Cliff and the rest of the Adkins family.
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Janice Murdock
Thursday July 9, 2020 at
4:30 PM
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Deepest sympathy Pam. Your dad was a great man. May God comfort you at this time
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Richard Del Checcolo MD
Thursday July 9, 2020 at
5:40 AM
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Great guy. Hard worker. Glad I got to meet him.
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shelby gibbs
Wednesday July 8, 2020 at
3:07 PM
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GREAT MEMORIES.WE WERE NEIGHBORS OF GARLAND AND POLLY FOR MANY MANY YEARS. HE WILL MOST SURELY BE MISSED OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL. SHELBY AND SUE (FAULKNER) GIBBS
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Word of Light Community Church
Wednesday July 8, 2020 at
1:45 PM
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He was such a wonderful man! I know he’s with his love once again although you’ll miss him terribly. We love your family.
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MELINDA Moses
Wednesday July 8, 2020 at
1:35 PM
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So sorry for the loss of Mr. Adkins. He was a wonderful neighbor and we will surely miss him. RIP.
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