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ADKINS, Vernon David age 61, of Moraine, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. Vernon was an avid and accomplished musician. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey & Mildred Adkins; son, David Kelly Carpenter; brothers, Dalford & Harold Adkins and brother-in-law, Woody Flynn. Vernon is survived by his wife Teresa Adkins; daughters, Casey (Jason) Boston, Melissa Adkins and Amie (Andy) Payne; grandchildren, Ciera Donthnier and Max Boston; siblings, Tommy (Pauline) Adkins, Annie (Kenny) Hill, James (Dee) Adkins, Nellie (Rich) Sullivan, Dora (Jack) Abrams, Violet Flynn, Terri (Jim) Razauskas, and Sandy (Larry) Sizemore; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A celebration of life will take place on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 from 5-8 pm at The Moraine Civic Center (3050 Kreitzer Rd, Moraine, OH 45439). To send a special message, please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Mar. 11, 2014.

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March 12, 2014

It has been a long time since I thought of Vernon, lots of memories during our school years together, he will be missed. Sincerely Willine Campbell Boss

lenny gibbs

March 12, 2014

so sorry to hear. thinking of the family.

March 12, 2014

very sorry for your loss. I hope this thought from the bible will comfort you ecclesiast 9:5

Donis, Heidi, and Donovan Campbell

March 11, 2014

So sorry to hear. Prayers and thoughts are with the family.

Frances Mitchell,Campbell, Morris

March 11, 2014

My deepest sympathy goes out to Vernon's family, remembering the good times!! Lots of fun and entertaining!! Great with the guitar ! Will never forget!!!

March 11, 2014

For he is near to those broken at heart. Sincere condolences to the Adkins family.

Carol Smillie

March 11, 2014

I am thinking about you and sending love.
My heart is saddened by your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you
Carol (Knox) Smillie

March 11, 2014

Deepest symphathy to the family and friends of Vernon. So sorry to hear about the lost of a life time friend.
Phyllis Reese

Opal Clark

March 11, 2014

Our sympathy goes out to the Adkins Family ,in the passing of Vernon , he will be missed by all,,,Ross and Opal Clark,Moraine ,Ohio

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