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Bruce Adkins Obituary
Benton - Bruce Adkins passed away on July 22, 2018. He was born on March 24, 1952 in DeRidder, LA to J.B. and Helen Adkins. He was a longtime resident of Benton, LA and a member of Red Dirt Hunting Club. He worked for Aillet, Fenner, Jolly, McClelland for 42 years.
Services celebrating the life of Bruce Adkins will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Hill Crest Memorial Chapel with Dr. Gevan Spinney officiating. Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Bruce was preceded in death by his father, J.B. Adkins; sister, Barbara Yarbrough, brother-in-law, Mike Jones. Also his lifelong friend, Jr. Peace who just "made the block till Bruce jumped in."
He is survived by his mother, Helen "Franny" Adkins; son, Matt Adkins and wife Nancy; daughter, Amy Mayfield and husband Chris; grandchildren, Charlie, Cullen and Clara Adkins and Reese and Case Mayfield; sisters, Susan Lawrence and husband Robert and Carol Jones, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Pallbearers will be Matt Lawrence, Terry Lawrence, Alan Jones, David Jones, Terry Dunlap, Brad Durbin, Andy Holley and Delmar Lewis.
Condolences may shared at www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com
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Jan christian
July 31, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
ann reyenga
July 25, 2018
Please accept my Condolences for the Adkins and Jones Family, Sorry for your loss Bruce was a good Neighbor for 34 years
Ardis "Petie" Peace
July 24, 2018
My condolences Matt and Amy for losing your father, and to Caroline and Susan for losing your brother. I enjoyed working for Bruce in 1986 to June of 1988 on the survey crew (with Doug and Cecil). We had some good times at work.
I also got to hunt some with Bruce, Junior, Barefoot, Delmar Ray, and Andy down in Coushatta at the Jones's. Had some good times with your Uncle Mike, David, and Alan deer hunting down there.
May your good memories bring comfort at this time.
Martha Reyenga
July 23, 2018
Bruce Adkins has always been a friend to the Peace Family. He and my brother, Junior were extremely close. Junior passed away July 19th and Bruce was right behind him...I feel as though Bruce didn't want Junior to leave him behind. They both took their secrets with them! Bruce got his "wings" to join his best buddy. I can imagine the difficulties the good Lord is having with them both entering the "Pearly Gates" one behind the other...and if deer hunting is allowed...they already have their stands picked out & if it isn't...they are currently negotiating with the good Lord regarding a rule change reference hunting clubs. Sympathy is extended to Matt & Amy in their loss...but they can be assured Junior and Bruce are in good hands...taking care of each other!
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Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home & Park - Haughton601 US Highway 80 East, Haughton, LA 71037
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