Photo courtesy of Bailey Funeral Home - Springhill
Cotton Valley, Louisiana
Dec 3, 1927 – Dec 5, 2012
Graveside services for Miles Kenneth Ken Adkins, age 85 will be held Friday, December 7, 2012 at 2:00 PM in Cotton Valley Cemetery with Rev. Ronald Morgan officiating and eulogy by Jeff Thompson. Interment will follow under the direction of Bailey Funeral Home, Cotton Valley, LA.
Mr. Adkins was born December 3, 1927 in Haynesville, LA to Littleton John and Kathryn Beene Adkins and passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2012 in Arcadia, LA. He was a graduate of Homer High School. He was a letterman on the baseball team at LSU where he graduated with a degree in petroleum engineering. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and was Pacific League batting champion. He was a retired superintendent at Marathon Oil Company with 40 years of service. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and sports and will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is preceded in death by a son, Mark Kenneth Adkins, on April 21, 2012; by his parents; sister, Beatrice McCadden and brother, Aubyn Lester Adkins.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Letitia Smith Adkins; daughter, Camille Adkins and husband, Larry Bromley of Ft. Worth, TX; son, Scott Davidson Adkins and wife, Naomi of Shongaloo, LA; grandchildren, Kacie Czapla and husband, Ty, Whitney Hargis and husband, Casey, Clint Adkins, Stephanie Adkins, Emily Clavier and husband, Brett.
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Cotton Valley, LA
Dear Family,
You are all in my thoughts. I pray that you find the strength you need to get through this time. Find comfort in your memories. Looking at all the pictures of Ken and his family certainly made me smile. What a wonderful life.
Sara Mayberry (McCadden)
December 10, 2012 | Alton, IL
I appreciate Ken and my sister Letitia being exceptionally kind to my son in the time of greatest need!
Ellis Smith Smith
December 07, 2012 | Minden, La.
"Beloved wife of sixty years." What an amazing gift for both of you! Aunt Tisha, Camille and Scott, cherish your memories and comfort each other. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. The picture of Uncle Ken reminded me how much he and my mother looked like each other, and how much they both looked like Gran. Precious memories.
KT McCadden
December 07, 2012 | Alton, IL
Remembered By
Mac Pace
December 07, 2012 | Springhill, LA
I have so many precious memories of my summers in Louisiana. One thing that stands out is how much Uncle Ken loved Aunt Tisha and my cousins. The video was very special. Love to all.
Marilou McCadden Eldridge
December 06, 2012 | Godfrey, IL
To the Atkins family my deepest sympathy.
Scott,
Having been able to work with your Dad in my early years of the oilfield in this area; his knowledge and stern guidance were appreciated. The many long cold sleepless nights seem like a distant memory. He will be remembered by many in this industry for a long time.
Carl Lawson
December 06, 2012 | Minden, LA
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God strengthen and comfort you during this difficult time.
Jerry and Linda Hayes
Jerry Hayes
December 06, 2012 | Cotton Valley, LA
we are so sorry for your loss. may God give you peace and comfort throught the days ahead.
Alvis and Donna Coleman
December 06, 2012 | Cotton Valley, LA
My sympathy to all the family.
Ophelia Carroll
December 06, 2012 | Springhill, LA
