Donald Adkins

Donald “Don” Adkins died peacefully at home on Saturday April 15, 2023 after a courageous battle with respiratory disease. He was 72 years old. He was born and raised in LaFollette, TN and relocated to Massachusetts at the age of 15. He was the son of the late Dolly Sellers, and Jonah Adkins. He was one of twelve children and was the baby of the boys. He retired from PTI, Inc. after 24 years of employment. Don was a quiet and reserved man who loved his family. Don loved hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time in his backyard with his wife, children and grandchildren who will deeply miss him. An avid beehive collector, Don proudly displayed his hives throughout his house. Don was a friend of Bill’s for 18 years. He raised his 5 children as a single parent until he met his wife, Jill. They married in 1994 and brought their 2 families together. He leaves behind his wife of 29 years, Jill Adkins (Raybuck), his 5 children Steven, Paul, Jeremiah, Jennifer, and Christopher; a step-son Ammon; and his 6 grandchildren Tyler, Kaios, Piper, Ivy, Amelia, and Julia. He is survived by his 3 siblings Brinda Adkins, Cornedius and JD Adkins. He was predeceased by his 8 siblings Verlin, Leedy, Mae, Marie, Nancy, Geneva, Ronald, and Judy. Family and friends are invited to gather on Friday, April 21, for a period of visitation for Don from 4-5:30 p.m. at O’Brien Family Funeral Home, 33 Lamb St., South Hadley, MA, followed by a service in the funeral home at 5:30 p.m. Don’s burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. For online condolences please visit www.obrienfamilyfuneralhome.com