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1934 - 2021
 Our husband, daddy, granddaddy, great-granddaddy, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, JENNINGS ADKINS, 86, of Barboursville, WV, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 15, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born in Harts, WV, the son of the late Willis and Roxie Dalton Adkins. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Denver, Arnold and Larry Adkins and sisters Carrie Christian, Doris Ross, and Emerald Fleming. He served his country in the United States Army. He was formerly employed by E. P. Leach and Sons and was a self-employed excavating contractor who made many lifelong friends while working in the coalfields. He was also a member of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Joyce Frye Adkins, and children; Diane and Dennis Foreman of Barboursville, WV; Deidra and Rick Stephens of Marietta, GA; Steve and Leah Adkins of Barboursville, WV; and Gina and Pete Leonard of Falmouth, KY; grandchildren Amy Marcum (Mike), LeAnne Simms (Jeremy), Jennifer Stephens (Scott Young), Ashley Ball (PJ), Joshua Stephens, Lindsey Litchfield (Caleb), Rachel Stephens, Chad Foreman (Diane) and Craig Foreman (Amy). The ones that brought him the most joy were his great-grandchildren, Jenna and Emmy Simms, Saylor, Sutton, and Sullivan Ball, and Journey and Story Litchfield. He will also be greatly missed by his sisters Alpha Carpenter and Frances Wallace, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Jennings enjoyed hunting, working, gardening, and spending time with the grandchildren and the great-grandchildren at the cabin. He was a people person who never met a stranger and never turned down a conversation. Pallbearers will be: John Gothard, Waymond Turman, Bill Blankenship, Allen Vanatter, Chuck Zerkle, Mike Hager, and Mark Dalton. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Lewis Memorial Baptist Church followed by funeral services at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. David Lemming. Entombment will immediately follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, 1101 6th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25701. Please observe and adhere to all COVID-19 guidelines to protect our family by wearing a mask and social distancing. Funeral services will be livestreamed at LMBC.TV or LMBC.ORG. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Brenda Workman
Tuesday January 19, 2021 at
6:31 AM
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I am so sorry I could not be there. We loved Jennings so much. My heart is with you all. Love and prayers.
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GAIL MULLINS
Monday January 18, 2021 at
10:22 AM
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Joyce, children and grandchildren, I am so sad that Jennings has passed, I know you will miss him terribly! But, I know he has many sweet members of his family who are in Heaven and are rejoicing right now! He was such a wonderful, caring man to everyone. Prayers for all of you, that the Lord gives you comfort and peace as you say good-by for now, remembering all the precious memories! Love to each of you!
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Julie-Anne Rocha
Monday January 18, 2021 at
9:52 AM
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Dear Gina, my heart breaks for you, especially as your Dad, like mine, was so loved by you and your family. The days ahead will be difficult for you all. I have no doubt that our dads would want us to celebrate their lives and be comforted knowing that they are now with the Lord.
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Karen Leonard
Monday January 18, 2021 at
8:38 AM
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Dear Gina and family,
Words can not heal your heartache. Knowing many care and want you to feel the love especially during this time of distance, hopefully makes it bearable. Forever know we love you, Karen and family.
Until you meet again, may you remember the good times.
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Tracy McCallister
Scifi1970@gmail.com
Monday January 18, 2021 at
4:43 AM
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I am so very sorry to hear that Jennings has passed. I very glad to have gotten to know him through the years. My love for all the family is so godly. May he fly high in his heavenly home.
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Brenda Ferrell (wife of the late Pete Ferrell)
Sunday January 17, 2021 at
12:21 PM
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Sending my deepest sympathy to the family. Jennings was a good hunting friend of my uncle, the late Duty Dingess and my husband, the late Pete Ferrell. Always highly thought of.
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Bob Walker
Sunday January 17, 2021 at
11:45 AM
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Joyce and wonderful family,
The Lord took home my precious friend and your loved one Jennings. I am so thankful to have been blessed to know him and the family for these many years and so very thankful that we will spend eternity together. I will miss him so much but thankful that he now has a new body that is not sick and knows no pain. May the Lord pour out his wonderful blessings on the family in this trying time. Connie and I love you guys so much..
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Marv Jones
Mhayesjones@gmail.com
Sunday January 17, 2021 at
11:39 AM
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I had the pleasure of doing business with Jennings for many years. HE was a honest & hardworking man who loved his family/county/& especially his Lord. MY condolence to the family for our loss
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Stephanie Little
Saturday January 16, 2021 at
6:42 PM
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“When you were born, people rejoiced and you cried. Live your life so that when you die, people cry and you rejoice.” Mr. Adkins is certainly rejoicing in the Lord’s House, and I pray for his loved ones to also rejoice with sweet memories and love that will remain forever in your hearts.
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Nell Mezzulo
Saturday January 16, 2021 at
6:37 PM
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Dear Joyce,I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort for you and your family. I have many fond memories of both of you. Love and prayers.
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Christoria Laurene Jonas
Saturday January 16, 2021 at
6:37 PM
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Praying for the family at this time.
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Marvin and Arlene Perry
aperry1225@gmail.com
Saturday January 16, 2021 at
6:24 PM
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Joyce and Family, our condolences and prayers to each of you, Jennings will be greatly missed, he was a wonderful man with a big personality and love for people. I am thankful that God has allowed us to cross paths with such a wonderful man and his wonderful family God Bless and sending prayers and love. ??????
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