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Jerard Adkins Obituary

Adkins, Jerard Brooks, Jr.

age 83, of Kettering, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, June 29, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 11, at St. Charles Borromeo (4500 Ackerman Blvd., Kettering). Family will welcome friends and guests beginning at 10:00am, with services beginning at 10:45am. For those unable to attend in person, please join us in prayer and participate virtually at www.stcharles-kettering.org. Following mass, guests may join the funeral procession to Calvary Cemetery (1625 Calvary Ave., Dayton) where the Rite of Committal and burial will take place. A luncheon will follow at Routsong Funeral Home in Centerville (81 N Main St.). For complete remembrances and to express condolences to the family, please visit www.routsong.com

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Jul. 6, 2025.

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George Wymer

July 6, 2025

As a young salesperson, Brooks was so patient and kind to me, many times introducing me to Agonis Club members and at her associates. Rest in peace, Brooks.

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Memorial Events
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Jul

11

Visitation

10:00 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.

St. Charles Borromeo

4500 Ackerman Blvd, Kettering, OH 45429

Jul

11

Service

10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Charles Borromeo

4500 Ackerman Blvd, Kettering, OH 45429

Jul

11

Service

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Routsong Funeral Home - Centerville

81 North Main Street, Centerville, OH 45459

Jul

11

Burial

12:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Calvary Cemetery

1625 Calvary Ave, Kettering, OH 45409

Funeral services provided by:

Routsong Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Centerville

81 N. Main St, Centerville, OH 45459

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