Photo courtesy of Landess Funeral Home, Inc. - Campbell
Campbell, Missouri
Aug 4, 1929 – May 20, 2019
Clyde Adkins, 89, of Malden, was born on August 4, 1929 in Gideon, Missouri to the late Edward Amon Adkins & Essie Pearl Cashion Adkins. He departed this life on Monday, May 20, 2019 at his residence in Malden.
Clyde Adkins was the door greeter at Wal-Mart in Malden for 17 years. He had taught Gojuryu (karate) for 34 years. Clyde had served in the U S Air Force for 3 years entering in October 1946 and being discharged in September 1949. He was united in marriage to Corinne Meese Adkins. She preceded him in death on February 1, 2005.
His survivors include:
Daughter: Debra Kay Furll & husband, Fred of Toledo, Ohio.
3 grandchildren: Glenn Pyland & wife, Angie of Malden, Gary Pyland & husband, Sean of Dallas, Texas and Toby Pyland of Toledo, Ohio.
5 great-grandchildren & 2 great-great-grandchildren
Brother: Jack Adkins & wife, Velma of Kennett.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, 2 sons: Gary Wayne Adkins & Terry Dean Adkins, 3 sisters: Alberta Everheart, Mary Williams & Virgie Henson
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 24, 2019 from 6-8 P.M. at the Landess Funeral Home chapel in Malden.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at the Landess Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Tom Zych officiating.
Interment will be in the Rosewood 1st Addition Cemetery in Malden Missouri.
Landess Funeral Home of Malden in charge of the arrangements.
Read MoreSo many warm memories of Sensei Adkins, who always insisted, outside the dojo, I am Clyde. Every kid must have felt like they were his biggest fan. Such a great guy.
Vernon Davidson
May 19, 2020 | Jackson, MO | Student
He has always been a beloved Uncle. Mom, Dad and I lived in boonies, so I lived with him and Aunt Corinne when I was 5, to go to school in town, Gideon, before moving to Michigan. We are planning to plant a tree in the park while there next month. Hugs to all family and friends.
Shirley Meese Cole
May 25, 2019 | Lapeer, MI | Family
Si Yo, Sensei...say Hi to Sa Bom Nim!
Steven Taylor
May 24, 2019 | Malden, MO | Student
Mr Clyde was indeed a very loved and respected man. I was taking Tae Kwon Do in Bernie for several years and one day I ran into Walmart to make a quick purchase and he stopped me to tell me about his teaching of Karate. He would remember each person who came through the door and welcomed them by name to many.
Gary, I was unaware that Mr Clyde was your Grandfather, as you came to our home in Campbell many times, being friends with our son, Daniel. If my memory is correct, I...
Deborah Byrd
May 24, 2019 | Sedgwickville, MO | Friend
Love you will miss you. Thank you grandpa.
Chuck Gaskins
May 24, 2019 | Paris, TN | Grandchild
I'm very sorry to hear of Mr Clydes passing. He was loved by many and will be missed
Dianna Rogers
May 24, 2019 | Malden, MO
Sorry for your families loss. Thoughts an prayers
Becky Pool
May 24, 2019 | Malden, MO | Friend
My sincerest condolences to the family hope you find comfort through prayer 1Thessalonians 5:17
May 22, 2019