John Robert Adkins

John is missed by all those who knew him, especially the members of the Society for the Scientific Detection of Crime of which he was an active member. John is now doing justice in heven.

Alfred E. Staubus, PharmD, PhD
Past President of the Society for the Scientific Detection of Crime

Just some words to say Goodbye
I will always remember him.
I remember his kindness and his humor, I remember so many little things about these few weeks and there are all good memories.

To: Beth, Kendall and Taylor:
Sorry to be so in late.
I would like to say you all my condolences.
Everyone in my family is sad to learn he is gone.
I will never forget the kindness with which your family welcomed me.
He was a great Man, and he will stay as this in my memory for all...

We are so sorry for your loss... Are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...

I became a friend of John after serving Jury duty in his court. He was thoughtful and funny and will be sorely missed by many. Our prayers are with his family during this very difficult time.

I worked with John Adkins on the Sentencing Commission, Judicial College courses, and Governor Taft's Impaired Driving Task Force. I also enjoyed many conversations and his sometimes earthy e-mails. John was vital to our successful rewrite of the Traffic Code. While there is no signature on those statutes, I see John's handwriting everytime I look at them.
John was a commanding figure, perhaps the most charismatic judge I know. His intellect, self-confidence, and irreverent approach made...

May he rest in peace.
Not hvae known him.
But have heard about him
He must have been a great man.

I feel fortunate to have known John and the opportunity to learn from him during an internship I served 15 years ago. He was very generous with his time and patience not only during my internship but through out the years that followed. I am a better person today because of John.
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sure that someday when we all think of John the first memories that come to mind will be happy ones.

The Lord needed a good judge and a good man. He exceeded his expection when he called you home. I will miss you my friend!

He gave me a signed copy of his remarks at my retirement testimonal in Januaury, 1994: "With Best Wishes, Your Friend, John.
What an honor it was to have my friend John serve as the master of ceremonies as I ended my 33 years of service as Superintendent of the Ohio State Highway Patrol. It was even a greater honor to have John as my friend for many years and to understand his great care for others, his sense of justice, his wit and his humor. I will never forget John's Top Ten List of...