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David Adkins Obituary

DAVID ADKINS

JEFFREY, W.Va — David Michael Adkins, 49, of Jeffrey, went to be with the Lord Oct. 6, 2014. He passed away at home with family after a short illness.

Born Nov. 14, 1964, he was preceded in death by his mother Shirley Lehman Adkins. He attended Ball Chapel Community Church.

He is survived by his wife, Shena L. Adkins; father, Casey Adkins, Jr. of Danville; sister, Debra(Clifford) Clark of Danville; daughters, Holly (Andy)Puckett of Milan, Ga., Brittany (Jenny) Adkins of Beckley and Tabatha (Pug) Adkins of Jeffrey; son, Jonathan Holley of Jeffrey; granddaughters, Shyan Marie Felton of Jeffrey; aunt, Lorine McNeely of Shaprles; niece, Jennifer Clark (Joe Toler) of Coal Valley; nephews, James Clark of Danville, Cameron Sharp and Jordon Jacobs, both of Kistler; and sister-in-law, Angel Caldwell of Kistler.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wed., Oct. 8 at Handley Funeral Home in Danville with Rev. Bobby Adkins and Rev. Edsel Aleshire officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Logan. Pallbearers will be Joey Cook, James Clark, Leon Marcum, James Cantrell, Joe Toler and Randy Adkins.

Friends may call 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Logan Banner from Oct. 6 to Oct. 7, 2014.

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Darlene Keeton

October 18, 2014

I sent a text before that my husband witnessed to David in the hospital and would love to know if he was saved by the time he passed away, Darlene Keeton ,,,,[email protected] Shena please text me .Joe passed away a week later the he. We did not know at the time he only had six months too.

Darlene Keeton

October 16, 2014

My husband a hospital room with him when he found out he had cancer and witnessed to him . One week after David passed my husband passed away. Darlene Keeton [email protected] would love to here from his wife.

David Williams

October 13, 2014

For the family.so sorry for your may God be with you at this time. Rip brother trucker..

David Lippert

October 13, 2014

On behalf of all at Remembering Fallen Truckers, I send our condolences and prayers for the family and especially his beloved wife.
May the Lord grant much peace and comfort in the coming days, months, and years without David.

Dave Lippert ~ Founder of Remembering Fallen Truckers (FB group)

Wayne Jones

October 12, 2014

Although I didn't know you. I certainly know your desire to pursue your desires of career. You now are with the Father who fulfilled those desires. May your family find comfort by trusting in the Father and be continually blessed throughout their journey. Peace

October 7, 2014

TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD.MAY GOD'S WORD GIVE YOU COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT YOUR DAD,BRITTANY&HOLLY,IS FOREVER WITH OUR LORD,WAITING ON US TO JOIN HIM IN THAT GREAT DAY.YOUR DAD HAS A COMPLETE HEALING FROM GOD,NO MORE PAIN FROM THESE EARTHLY DIEASES.MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING,DADDY WILL ALWAYS BE SOMEWHERE WATCHING OVER HIS GIRLS...GOD BLESS,AUNTIE & PADRO,OAKLANDON,INDIANA

David & Rhonda Adkins

October 7, 2014

My God bless your family at this hour of sadness. Just remember you will be seeing him again when God comes and calls all his children home. Your in our prayers.

October 7, 2014

Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We'll meet him in heaven some, sweet day. So thankful to be a part of the same family.

Debi Whited-Layne

October 7, 2014

I'm so Sorry! My Heart is just breaking for Shena & the Family. May God wrap his loving Arms around You all & Hold you during this difficult time. Rest in Peace David, you will be missed.

Carolyn Moore (Counts)

October 7, 2014

My deepest condolences for all who knew and loved David. He truly will be missed. Life just isn't fair sometimes, especially when a heart so young stops beating. Rest in peace my dear sweet cousin and give my love to all our family that went before us??

Mark Bias

October 7, 2014

Gonna miss you
Super Dave

Sue Baldwin Robinette

October 7, 2014

The entire Adkins Family is in our thoughts & prayers.So sorry for your loss.David was such a fine young Man that touch the hearts of many.He is loved & missed by many.

October 7, 2014

Love and prayers for the entire Adkins family. You are such a loving and kind family. David you were way too young to leave this world, but you are in the arms of your mom and other loved ones now. Kathryn South-Adkins

Rita Williams

October 7, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

caroline haas

October 6, 2014

Praying for all of you. Hugs and love.

One of the sweetest, kindest men on this earth. We will always love and miss you, cuz. We will see you soon.

October 6, 2014

Gwen Adkins McDonald

October 6, 2014

David...it's so hard to believe that you are gone. My head knows that you were gonna leave, but my heart doesn't want to accept it. I will forever hold you in my heart. I love you and will miss you always. Your cuz...Gwen

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