Thomas Marion Adkins

Thomas Marion Adkins obituary, Gainesville, GA

Thomas Marion Adkins

Thomas Adkins Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Memorial Park Funeral Home - Main Chapel on Feb. 6, 2026.
Mr. Thomas Marion Adkins of Gainesville, passed away February 5th, 2026.

A graveside service will be held Sunday, February 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Memorial Park Cemetery. Reverend Joshua Flynn will be officiating the service. The family will be receiving friends prior to the service from 2:00 to 3:00 PM at the Funeral Home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hunter Adkins and Amelia Adkins of Crawford, GA; stepson-in-law, Donald Dalton of Cleveland, GA; and his sister-in-law, Barbara Adkins of Greenville, GA.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Pauline Norris Adkins of Gainesville; stepson, Darryl Wilson (Carol) of Alto, GA; stepdaughter, Donna Wilson Dalton of Cleveland, GA; step-grandchildren: Jody Wilson (Cathy) of Demorest, GA, Katie Kite (Eric, fiancé) of Cornelia, GA, Jace Dalton of Cleveland, GA; four great-grandsons: Jack and Rowan Wilson, Keaton Kite, and Emery Dalton; one step granddaughter, Remi Kirkey; brother, Mel Adkins of Greenville, GA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Youth Ministry at the church of your choice.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Drive, Gainesville, Georgia 30504 is in charge of the arrangements.

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