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Joseph Adkins Obituary
age 46, of Massillon, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, Oct. 22, 2011 in a car accident. Born May 5, 1965, Joe graduated from Washington High School and was currently employed at Trax and previously in the rental business. Joe loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and loved fishing and the holidays.
He is preceded in death by his father, John P. Adkins Sr.; father-in-law, Michael Hill; grandmother, Minnie Rudy and nephew, Jeremy Shield. He is survived by his wife, Laura Adkins; children, Nicole, Steven, Aaron, Daniel, Joshua and Hallie; grandchildren, Gavin and Owen; mother, Daisy (Rudy) Adkins; sisters and brothers, Edna, Jolene, Beverly, John and Ray; in-laws, Arleen and Michael McCormick and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Joe had a big heart and will be sadly missed.
Funeral service will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in the Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel with Rev. Mark Paul officiating. Interment will be in Brookfield Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Thursday evening from 6-9 p.m. in the funeral home. Those wishing to send their condolences or share a fond memory may sign the Reed on-line guestbook at www.reedfuneralhome.com.
Reed, 330-477-6721
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Adkins
Theresa Vorhies
November 3, 2011
We all think of Joe every night at the pharmacy, sadly missed by all his coworkers.
Rich Conaway
October 28, 2011
To Dan and family, So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. May God grant you serenity and peace in the days ahead.
Bill Nelson
October 27, 2011
I am so very sorry for your loss. Everything happens for a reason even tho we don't understand. Joe was a really great guy who loved his kids and family more than anything . He will be missed . Wish there was something more I could say or do
Dennis Bickford
October 27, 2011
Laura, Mike, Arleen, and Family,
We are sorry to hear the loss of Joe. He was a very kind neighbor. May God wrap his arms around you during this most difficult time.
The Dennis Bickford Family~
Denise Hawkins
October 27, 2011
To Laura and family; I was so sorry to hear about your loss. It was a pleasure to work with him and he was always ready to go above and beyond to help...my heart goes out to you and your family..May God Bless
Lisa Arndt (Baer)
October 27, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies
Debra Duvendeck
October 26, 2011
Deepest thoughts and prayers are with you in this hour of sorrow. May you take comfort in memories of Joe with the family and with his friends. He was truly a joy to work with and we have all been honored to know him. God grant you comfort and be with you at this time.
Christy
October 26, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Adkins family. Joe was a great guy and will be missed dearly. Rip Joe
Ray Baer
October 26, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
October 26, 2011
I am very sorry for your loss.Joe was a good man and a hard worker,i worked with him years ago at Rental King.(Ron Jones) Massillon
Bourke Family
October 26, 2011
Dear Adkins Family:
So sorry to read of your loss. Please allow God's word the Bible to provide you comfort during this difficult time in your life.
Steve Hacker and the Trax family
October 26, 2011
Though our time was short, Joe made a lasting impression. He will be remembered as a kind, dedicated, and light hearted man who it was a privelege to call a colleague. Our deepest condolonces go out to his family.
Jeremiah and Heather Siladi
October 26, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
tammy whited
October 26, 2011
Joe joe,
You will be deeply missed, my prayers and thoughts to the adkins family. Joe was a good man with a big heart. I will miss you joe joe.
Theresa Vorhies
October 26, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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