Earl Adkins

Earl Adkins, 49, of Santa Claus, IN passed on to his Heavenly Home on October 14, 2025 at his home. Earl was born in Cordele, GA to John and Genell Pipkin Adkins. He was a veteran (RET) of the United States Coast Guard and a Safety Director at Holiday World. He enjoyed C and C Machine Engraving, wood working and car shows. Earl loved the outdoors and enjoyed working on the farm. Cooking was a passion and he enjoyed baking, especially great pecan pies, and grilling. Earl was preceded in death by his father, John Adkins. Survivors include three daughters, Austyn Adkins (Xavier), Laney Adkins and Ivie Mills; son, Aubry (Libbie) Adkins; his mother, Genell Pipkin Adkins; brother, Lee (Kelly) Adkins; father-in-law and mother-in- law, Gary and Sandra Swihart Conder; sisters-in-law, Shannon (Julie) Conder and Cathy Conder; niece, Charley King, Caylee Adkins and Madison Gordon; and nephew, Bishop Gordon. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 24, 2025 in the chapel of Rainey Family Funeral Services, with burial following in Arabi Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please send memorial donations to Hatley Christian Church, 964 S. Williford Crossing Road, Cordele, GA 31015.