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Russell Donald ADKINS Sr.
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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Billy & Yvonne Bradby
November 12, 2009
To the Adkins Family,
Russell was a very nice person and will be greatly missed. Remember, "weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning." Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.
Kathy Brown Smaw
November 10, 2009
To The Adkins Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Steven and Earlene Crawley
November 6, 2009
To Monica and Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Arlene Brooks
November 5, 2009
Iva and Family
God will not give you more than you can handle.
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Roger and Freda Lewis
November 5, 2009
To The Adkins Family:
May God continue to bless and keep each of you safely in His arms as you go through this period of sorrow. However, be reminded that joy will come in the morning if you continue to keep your minds stayed on Him. Only he (GOD) can turn your tears into laughter and your sorrow into joy. God bless you always.
Taressa Lee
November 5, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 5, 2009
I PRAY THE LORD WILL STRENTHEN AND KEEP YOU ALL.THERE IS NO SORROW THAT HE CAN NOT HEAL.MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL. CARLTON /T.C. AND MARY TERRY RICHMOND VA.
John & Brenda Bailey
November 5, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
margie branch
November 5, 2009
To "Feen" and Family.I had no inkling that Russell would really leave us so soon.He was so high-spirited and jovial,I just knew that he would be there when I came to see him.I didn"t know him that long but I just loved to talk to him on the phone.I will truly miss him.
May you and your family soon heal from the pain of losing him."Daddy Russell"
November 5, 2009
To Russell's family,
I have known your dad since we were small children. I have many fond memories of the times we spent together. I loved your dad as a good friend and like a brother. I send all of you my love and condolences. Regards, Stan Johnson
Randy Adkins
November 4, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief.
May you feel the love of God's arms around you.
November 4, 2009
To my family the adkins family.Russell is going to heaven .One day we all will meet again. So until we meet I love you.From your daughter-in-law ANN. GOD BLESS.
Veronica Archer
November 4, 2009
To The Adkins Family, I'm praying for all of you, that you will soon feel the comfort & peace that only GOD can give. The "void" will never be filled, but TREASURE & SHARE your memories, that will help you through this.
Sincerely,(Frederick Archer Jr's mom)
November 4, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family. May god continue to bless all of you during the lost of your love one...Shackleford and Erskines family
Monica Adkins Wilson
November 4, 2009
Feen and Family,
Russell will greatly missed. I can not imagine visiting Charles City and not seeing Cousin Russell. We will miss your trips to my daddys house in Florida with all of the kids, do not be strangers and know you can always visit. The door is always open. May God watch over all of you and grant you peace during this very difficult time. Russell has met his Maker, and has no pain any longer. Heaven is happy place right now. (I know my daddy will miss him so...)
With love and many blessings,
Monica, Reggie, Reggie II, Karina and Alex Wilson
(Monica Adkins Wilson, Alex Jr.'s daughter)
Gwen Hackett&Family
November 4, 2009
To The Adkins Family,
My heart was deeply saddend to hear of the passing of Mr. Russell,may God be with each of you in your time of sorrow and remember God cares for all of you.Be Blessed.
Teresa Crewe
November 4, 2009
To The Entire Adkins Family: I didn't get to know Russell personally, but I knew that he was a great man. He will be missed dearly. You all are in our prayers and we hope that as time passes God will soothe the pain. Keep your heads up and trust that he's in no more pain. And now he's "YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL SMILING DOWN ON YOU".
Sincerely
Teresa Crewe & Family
Irving Jr. & Delores Johnson
November 4, 2009
Monica and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers during the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in knowing that so many care and love your family.
November 4, 2009
May God Bless you and your Family
Angela and C.C.
Rita Spruill
November 4, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sherell Bowman
November 4, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
November 4, 2009
To The Adkins Family,
May God Bless Each of You on the loss of your loved one. Our prayers are forever with you.
Claudette and William "Tink" Woodson
Myra Ingram-Headen
November 4, 2009
Dear Adkins Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Russell passing. My mom ( Erma Ingram - Adkins loved to laugh and talk about him. I send our love to the family. And know to lean on the Lord he is always there for you. Peace and Love Always.
Erma's daughter
Myra,Joe, Jordan, Thomalika
Russell Adkins
November 4, 2009
Daddy,
I will miss you and love you so much. I cant believe you are gone but I know you was tired and you are now watching over all of us.I will miss hearing your voice when I come to mommas and us going to GOLDEN CORRAL or whatever you wanted to eat,I know you are in HEAVEN now dadddy and I know GOD only takes the best so daddy R.I.P.
Love always & Forever,
Russell Jr. & Ann
Marilyn Spruill Crump
November 4, 2009
To The Adkins Family:
How do I begin? I've known this family since my first meeting Russell, Jr. while he was attending school. I fell in love with you all because you're nice people. It is with all my heart that I wish for you the love and peace that God has to offer during this time of sorrow and the days ahead. It will get better if we just remember "God's Promise".
Jenine Cotman
November 4, 2009
To the Adkins Family,
I was so shocked to hear of Russell's passing. I am keeping your family lifted up in prayer. God never makes a mistake. Hold on to His unchanging hand.
Kerry Adkins Jr.
November 4, 2009
Daddy Russ,
Daddy Russ im gonna miss u. I remember racing you to your recliner because i wanted to sat in it and didnt want u to. i will always remember u even though i only knew you for 3 short years but those years were great. i remember you would say " take dat rag out your mouth" or would tell iboo "dat boy wild". Daddy Russ i am gonna miss u always even though i know you will always be here with me...
Im Gonna Miss U,
Kerry Adkins Jr.
Or as you always called me "Lil Boy"
Elsie Thompson
November 4, 2009
Monica sorry to hear of the passing of
your father. I know he will be greatly
miss.
November 4, 2009
To the entire Adkins family: Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. We know that Russell will be missed, but you will always have the memories to keep him close in your heart and spirit. May God Bless each of you now and in the days ahead. Wanda Isley and Family
T. Maxine Spruill-Green
November 4, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Frank and Bernice Whiting
November 3, 2009
To Monica Coles and Family:
Many hands reach out today;
to warmly clasp your own;
to show you in this shadowed hour;
that you are not alone.
And many hearts reach out to you;
to share your grief today;
for others care and understand;
for more than words can say.
With all of our love.
Sandy Crewe & Santina Adkins
November 3, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of grief. Russell will be greatly missed!
Richard and Elva Tyler
November 3, 2009
Farrah and Family -
No one can know just what you've lost;
No one can understand the cost;
But when you feel your energy drain,
Please count on us to help ease your pain.
Let us help you cope with grief;
We hope with time you'll feel relief.
We can't replace the one who's gone,
But let our concern help you carry on.
Dee Adkins
November 3, 2009
Daddy Russell,
where do i start. im satting here crying and typing at the same time missing you dearly. u were my grandpa. u were my daddy and u were my hero. i will always miss u and love you. man do i remember the times we had and conversations we had.its still all a big dream to me. i remember the day u passed i laid on the bed with u hugging and talking to u and when i asked did u love me u moved your mouth and when i asked did u wanna go home with me u started kicking and moving your arms. daddy russ im gonna miss u but i thank you for making me the man that i am and i will be sure to stay on kj the way u stayed on me.
Love You Daddy Russ,
Dee
MATTLINE TAYLOR
November 3, 2009
TO THE ADKINS FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF BERAVEMENT. RUSSELL WAS A GREAT GUY AND I HOPE YOU ALL FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE IS IN HEAVEN NOW AND FREE OF PAIN. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS EACH OF YOU.AND IF I CAN DO ANYTHING TO HELP YOU DURING THIS TIME PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO ASK. MATTLINE TAYLOR TOANO, VIRGINIA.ALSO I'M SENDING CONDOLENCES FROM RICHARD(DICKY) COTMAN WHO IS UNABLE TO BE HERE
November 3, 2009
my condolences to "Feen" and the rest of the family . Russell will be truly missed, especially by Dicky who sends his sympathy although he is unable to be here, his thoughts and prayers are for you all. Russell was a great guy. Mattline and Dicky ( Richard Cotman)
Cheryl Allen-Bucchan
November 3, 2009
To Aunt Feen and Family: May God continue to Bless you and comfort you at this time. Uncle Russell will surely be missed. We send our love and our prayers. God Bless You!
Cheryl and Family
Delilah/ Lavina Baul
November 3, 2009
To: The Adkins Family, we are sorry to hear about the loss of your father and we will keep you in our prayers and may god bless your family.
November 3, 2009
Uncle Russell,
You will be truly missed by all of us. We all were so Bless to have you in our lives. Thank you so much, for being there for us when we needed it the most. We love you very much...
And you will always be in our hearts.
Love, Sister Janice, Jamie, Gary and Daron
Varina and charles City, VA
Rev. Clark Stewart
November 3, 2009
I was truly sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Russell. He was a great man with a big smile. I remember when I was in the Marine Corps and come home, he would see me at the store and always ask to come by to see him. He was a man that I admired, loved, and truly respected. May the Lord Jesus Christ comfort you and keep you during these days of sorrow. For in time, your tears of sorrow will turn in to tears of joy. May you be blessed.
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Clark, Rose, & Chel Stewart
Carolyn Montague
November 3, 2009
To the Adkins Family:
May his memory comfort you, so that he lives always in your heart. Also, may the love and thoughts of others console you, so that you know you are not alone. With Sympathy and May God Bless each of you. I have very fond memories of Russell from when I was young.
God Bless. Garland & Carolyn Jones Montague (Curly)
Chartae,Tiffany&CJ Charity
November 3, 2009
To My Family:
Chartae, CJ and I are so sorry that we have lost our Uncle Russell he was always such a sweet, outgoing and caring person. Chartae can recall all their conversations and how he was just so easy going. We love and will miss him deeply. I'm so sorry that he will not see my son grow into a young man. CJ would always say " Ma Daddy Russell sitting in his chair again" wow how we think so much of you Daddy Russell. Love you forever and always.
Monica Coles
November 3, 2009
Daddy,
I will miss you and words can't not express how I feel. It wont be the same when I go to momma's and you not laid back in your BROWN chair. As I would say Russell how you feeling you would respond ''I feel pretty good today''.You was such a great father and grandfather. I feel good that I was able to do all that I could for you during the time of of your illness. May you rest in HEAVEN and watch down on us.
R.I.P Daddy,
Love, Buck & Family
Iva Adkins
November 3, 2009
Daddy,
Where do I start? I was with you every day of the week all day. It seem like a dream to me but I no you are not in Pain nomore and you are watching over me now. Those last few days Sparkle would call and say Aunt Iboo he gone be okay and I would say Sparkle I hope so thats my DADDY and if something happen to him what am I gone do.I got up in that bed with you penching those cheeks saying ''Daddy im your lil baby aint it and you narded your head telling me yeah''. I remember when I would ask for something you would never hesitate to give it to me. Daddy I will miss you and you will never be FORGOTTEN. Please watch down on me and forever and always you will be in my HEART.
R.I.P Daddy,
Your Babygirl Iboo
Kaelin & Ka'Shawn Adkins
November 3, 2009
DaddyRuss,We will miss you. We saw you everyday and now it wont be the same not to see you everyday in person. I no your spirit will always be with us though.I no you are now in Heaven watching over all of us. I am going to miss helping you with your treatments and lotioning you down when you ask me to.(Smile) R.I.P. DaddyRuss, Love Kaelin
DaddyRuss,I will miss you so much. I remember when we would go to the store and I would want something and you would say Ka'Shawn you dont need that then Ill run to Bay and she would get it.(Smile)You was such a great grandpa and father. I will miss you and I know things wont be the same but I know you are still with us in spirit. Rest on in HEAVEN DaddyRuss!Love, Ka'Shawn
Gail (Vet) Jones
November 3, 2009
To The Adkins Family:
I was deeply saddened to hear of your lost, may God bless each of you during your time of bereavement.
November 3, 2009
May God's Grace Bless and Keep you all through this trying time. Truly we will miss our loving friend "Money Man" and the joy he showed and brought to all. Be thankful and joyous of the time you were blessed with your love one for he was a special treat. Allow God to mend your broken hearts and fill you with tears of joy as we all look forward to meeting again through the Glorious Pearly Gates in our Mansion God has prepared for us. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Love, Tiny, Sonny, Anija, Rissa, J.R., Chante' (The Brown Family)
Sparkle Brown
November 3, 2009
DaddyRuss,It seem like a dream but I know you are in a better place.We all will miss you!!!! It wont be a day that go by that I wont think about you. I wont forget when I would call the house to speak with Bay and you would say ''Sparkle call the cell phone they gone to ROSS,and TJMAXX.I am so happy that Mya finally let you hold her she was acting ''ANTI @ first but she knew you was her GRANDPA DADDYRUSS. R.I.P DaddyRuss
We Love and Will Always Miss You!,
Love,
Sparkle,Jamar, & Ja'Mya
Norma Jean (Keeton) Waller & Family
November 3, 2009
Monica and Family
My heart and prayers go out to you at this time. I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Keep your head up and know that God has him in his care.
November 3, 2009
Feen and Family;
Our hearts go our to you and your family. You're in our thoughts, our hearts, and prayers. Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness, and know that God don't make mistakes I pray your strength.
Love to all
Alice Allen Starke, Charles City, Virginia
Edna Allen, Richmond, Virginia
Silene Johnson
November 3, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to the family. May you find comfort in one another with the memories you share.
Kathy Washington
November 3, 2009
To the Adkins Family:
I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 3, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Welton (Red) & Bridget Robinson
Cassandra Allen
November 3, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Esther Cannada
November 3, 2009
To the Adkins family,
I was sorry to hear about Mr. Russell's passing. May God continue to bless and comfort each of you during this difficult time. I pray that you will also have peace of mind in knowing that your loved one is in the arms of Jesus now and no longer in pain! I pray also that the pain and sorrow you have in your heart now will be replaced with joy and laughter as you share the memories of your loved one with others. I will miss seeing his smiling face.
Prayfully,
Loretta & Alfred Quarles
November 3, 2009
Feen and Family:
We will always remember Russell for all his acts of friendship and kindness. He will be greatly missed and your family will remain in our hearts.
Crossing the Bar
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.
By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation
Yvonne & Eric Black
November 3, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
November 3, 2009
Feen and Family, Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May you find comfort in knowing that family and friends are praying for you to find strength each day to carry on and that your hearts will soon be fulfilled with wonderful memories of the times you sahred with Russell.
Your Cousins, Roger, Christine & Roger Allen, Jr., Charles City, Va.
John & Linda Allen Faggins, Quinton, Va.
Jasper & Jill Allen Graham, Hampton, Va.
Kendall, Sonia & Jim III Black
November 3, 2009
To the Adkins family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Take it to God in prayer. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
carrie jones
November 3, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
November 3, 2009
TO DONNA AND THE ADKINS FAMILY,
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS.HOLD ON TO THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES.TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME.
YOUR SISTER MONICA
Lisa Spruell
November 3, 2009
My prayers are extended to the entire Adkins family in the passing of your love one.
November 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Adkins family in their time of sorrow.May your memories bring you comfort.
Tina S. and Roger Charity
Hugo Charity
November 2, 2009
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Sharon Christian
November 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Russell fought a good fight.He kept the faith.He will be missed.If we can be of any assistance please call.
Love,
Ardie,Sharon,Julie Christian
James(bubba) & Amanda Jones
November 2, 2009
To the Adkins Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Not only did we lose a uncle, we lost a friend. Uncle Russell has no more pain.If we can do anything please call
James & Malinda Brown
November 2, 2009
To the Adkins Family,
"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning light." Continue to hold on to the Lord's hand for he only is your rock and salvation. He will give you the strength to endure and overcome all obstacles, for his word revives us and gives us life and hope. Jimmy and I are here for you and we will keep you in our prayers.
God Bless
The Browns
Alphonso & Gail Greene
November 2, 2009
To the Adkins Family,
Our thoughts and heart-felt prayers are with you during your time of loss and bereavement. Try to find comfort in knowing that God makes no mistakes and that Russell is no longer in pain. Continue to hold on to the Lord's hand for he will sustain and keep you. We will continually keep your family lifted up in prayer.
May God Bless You All,
Fonnie, Gail, Jonnelle, Bubba and Kids
Herman & Katrina Brown
November 1, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carolyn Spruill-Pryor
November 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carolyn Spruill Pryor
November 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Alexander Adkins
November 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with you during this very difficult time. May good memories and knowing that Russell is no longer in pain, help you through this period.
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