BORN
1931
DIED
2011
Lou Adkins Obituary
passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday morning March 13, 2011 at his home in Paramount. Lou had been battling lung cancer since June 2010. Lou was born June 18, 1931 in Davin, West Virginia to Odbert and Olive Adkins and was the oldest of 15 children. Like most people from this part of West Virginia, Lou grew up in a coal mining family and like his father and brothers, began working there at an early age.
After graduating from Mann High School, Lou enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served his country for 20 years. He retired in 1969 at the rank of Master Sergeant. Lou was a Korean War Veteran who spent 2 ½ years in a POW camp before being released and returned to the states for continued duty. In 1954. He met Eleanor (Norie) Miku and they were married July 27th 1957. Together they had four children and lived a typical Air Force life until Lou's retirement from the service in 1969. At that point he and Norie settled in Paramount where Lou was employed as an Operations Manager for Northrop Electronics in Hawthorne. Lou loved four things most; his wife, his family, his country and his local community. He coached baseball and basketball for years in the City of Paramount when the kids were young; served as Commander of American Legion Post 134 and as a Planning Commissioner for the City of Paramount.
Lou is survived by his wife of 53 years, Norie, daughter Bonnie De Jong (Clayton) of Long Beach, son Scott (Cheryl) of Huntsville, Alabama, son Patrick (Kim) of La Mirada and son Michael of Paramount. Lou is also survived by ten grandchildren whom he adored.
Tyler, Blake, Chase, Tera, Scott Jr., Samantha, Chad, Ryan, Kaylee and Patrick Jr.
Lou will be laid to rest at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that remembrances be sent to the City of Paramount 16400 Colorado Ave. Paramount, California 90723. A memorial fund is being established in Lou's name and will be used to helped children in the city of Paramount.
Arrangements under the direction of Whites Funeral Home, Bellflower, CA.
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Patrick Adkins
March 24, 2011
I'm really missing you Daddy. I find myself at my home or in the car just breaking down in tears thinking of you. It's gonna hit me hard on Mondays when we used to pull weeds and talk about everything before basketball and have supper together. You had a hard life and did so much with it. I'm especially glad that you prayed the prayer of faith with me, and I know that we'll see one another in Heaven. I'll always be proud of you.
Love, Paddy
Dennis and Beth Blanco
March 21, 2011
May God comfort your family during this difficult time. Lou will always be remembered for his jovial spirit and his happiness he always shared with others. He always had that joke in his back pocket and enjoyed sharing a laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, with deepest condolences.
Scottie Albright
March 21, 2011
My sincere condolences to Lou's family. I know he will be missed. May the God of Comfort bring peace to your family.
Tyler De Jong
March 20, 2011
Poppy,
I miss you a lot already. Its going to be hard without you, but we will rely on the Lord for strength. Thanks for teaching me how to love well and what it means to be a man.
Ty
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Bobbie Brown
March 20, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Phillip & Annette Sharp
March 19, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Judi Forbes
March 18, 2011
We will miss Lou forever and think of him often. Best friends are really hard to find.
Terrence and Judi
March 17, 2011
Dad,
You taught me so many things but you forgot to teach me how to live without a hero ~ I miss you dad...I'll always miss you.
Bon
Lisa Backus
March 16, 2011
Dearest Lou!
You were such a blessing to our Dad when Darla passed away. We thank you and Nori so very much for that.
We are glad that you are at peace. When we all get up there we'll have coffee together- it's a date!!
All our love,
The Backus Girls,
Lisa, Sandy & Gail
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