Guy Adkins Obituary
Guy Kirby Adkins, age 81, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at New Haven Assisted Living of Rockford. One of ten children of Charles and Alma M. (Orman) Adkins, he was born July 17, 1944 in Manistique, Michigan, and was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Air Force.
Guy is preceded in death by his parents; and six siblings, Charles Adkins, Wayne Adkins, Milford Adkins, Barbara Couture, Joyce McConnell, and Susan Engle.
He is survived by his son and daughter; three siblings, James Adkins of Manistique, MI, Robert Adkins of San Antonio, TX, and Nina Stapley of AZ; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services with military funeral honors will be held at a later date and announced in the spring. To send a message of sympathy to the family, sign Guy’s online guest book, or to share a favorite memory, please visit: www.MichiganCremation.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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