Bobbie G. Adkins

Bobbie G. Adkins, 85, of Smiths Station, AL died at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, November 10, 2025, while under the care of Compassus Hospice.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Adkins was born June 06, 1940, in Hamlin, WV son of the late Raymond Adkins and Reda Mae Farmer Adkins. He was a truck driver for several years and was a member of the Teamsters Local #175. Mr. Adkins loved to be outside hunting, fishing, camping and just enjoying nature. He was also an avid NASCAR fan.

We will miss him in our daily routine and think of him often. He has left so many fond memories for us to cherish, thank you so much.

Mr. Adkins was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Reda Mae Adkins; the mother of his children, Alvira Sue Adkins.

Survivors include his two daughters, Karen Mahnken (Dr. Stephen) and Jeannie Adkins; six grandchildren, Steven Godbey, Jr, Gregory Neal, Jr. (Michelle), Winston Neal (Stacy), Dustin Spencer (Lauren), Jordan Spencer and Ashley Barron (Wesley); 15 great-grandchildren, Weston, Abby, Stevie, Allie, Liam, Skyler, Hunter, Matthew, Kylie, Jace, Masen, Trace, Lyden, Austin and Amzie; several other family members and friends.

You can shed tears that he is gone, Or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he’ll come back, Or you can open your eyes and see all he’s left. Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him, Or you can be full of the love he shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday. You can remember him only that he is gone, Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back, Or you can do what he would want: Smile, open your eyes, love and never look back.

Your granddaughter, Stevie