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1925 - 2022
 Andrew Jackson Adkins, “Jack”, 97, of Salt Rock, WV, passed away Dec. 20, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born March 27, 1925, a son of the late Joseph and Josephine Adkins. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lillie, that he visited daily at the cemetery until he was unable to do so. Also preceding him in death is son-in-law, Michael Hall; great-granddaughter, Lillian Paige; brothers, Herman, Emmitt, Garmen, Ernie, Emery, Audie; sisters, Normal and Josephine; and special nephew, Junior Adkins. He is survived by his sister, Opal Bradshaw; son, Sonny (Doris) Adkins; daughters, Denita Adkins and Patricia Hall (Mike); special niece Daisy Keesee (that he called everyday) and nephew, Randall Adkins (Jody); neighbor, Carol Jobe; grandchildren that he adored and loved so much, Chaunessa (Bill) Reynolds, Timothy (Tiffany) Reynolds and Andrew (Courtney) Hall; great-grandchildren, Megan Abel and Tyler Hysell; great-great-grandchildren, Emma Reynolds, Liam Reynolds, Ryleigh Hall, Ava Hall, Archer Hall. Dad had very special nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. Jack grew up at a young age taking care of his brothers and sisters after his mother died early in life. He retired from Huntington State Hospital along with his wife Lillie. He was baptized at Raccoon Creek Baptist Church by the late Ray Adkins. Exceptional husband, father, grandfather, brother & uncle to his family. Loved gardening until health issues made it difficult. Always helped others as much as possible. Loved all his children, grandchildren and was very fond of his great-grandchildren. To say he will be missed would be an understatement. He taught his family about honesty, integrity, hard work and showed them what a man should be and he will be deeply missed. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, December 26, 2022 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, with Pastor Jamie Clay officiating. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Monday. Burial will follow at Hatfield Cemetery, Barboursville, WV. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 2 condolences.
Audie and charlie estep
Audieestep5647@gmail.com
Saturday December 24, 2022 at
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Prayers for the family
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Lee Jett
Saturday December 24, 2022 at
3:26 AM
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To the Adkins family. Years ago, as a teenager, I was selected to work during the summer at the Huntington State Hospital. A small few of us were picked to work in Groundskeeping and under the supervision of Mr. Adkins. Hard to believe he could make a job so much fun and something we looked forward. He was truly one of a kind. Even as years passed, I would see Mr. Adkins at different spots around town, he always remembered me by name, always had a smile, and always took time to just share those moments.
Again, I am sorry to read of his passing but after all these years, still smile and remember well those months spent working with him. He was one on the finest men I ever had the pleasure to meet. Your loss is Heaven's gai. Lee Jett
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