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Gene Adkins Obituary
Gretna…….Gene Everett Adkins, age 79 of Gretna died Monday, July 29, 2024 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.
Born November 24, 1944 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Lawyers William Adkins, Sr. and Pauline “Polly” Walters Adkins. He was predeceased by one brother, Robert Adkins. Mr. Adkins was a member of Greenpond Baptist Church and he retired from the Lane Company. He enjoyed coon hunting.
He is survived by one brother, Lawyers Adkins, Jr. and fiancée, Ellen Hunt of Dry Fork.
Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Greenpond Baptist Church Cemetery by Rev. R.G. Rowland.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.
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Patrice Edwards
August 14, 2024
I found out Monday that Mr. Adkins had passed. Im going to miss waiting on him when he would come into the post office to buy stamps and get money orders. He would always joke with me. Rest well Mr. Adkins
Shelby Pippin
July 31, 2024
Lawyers I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother, Gene will always be remembered as the most kindhearted person , I know in the days ahead that God will always have his loving arms around you to comfort you , cherished memories live forever
Aubrey Bennett
July 30, 2024
Always a smile and a kind word for me. Will miss seeing him. God bless.
Tammy Owen
July 30, 2024
We sure will be missing you Gene
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