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Thomas Adkins was born on Sunday; May 29, 1927 at home in Marshall County, Iowa. Thomas was the son of James and Clara (Rawls) Adkins. He graduated with Newburg High School's Class of 1945 and served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1951 until 1952. On Thursday; June 24, 1954, at First United Methodist Church in Marshalltown, Iowa he was united in marriage to Patricia Jones. They made their home in the Ferguson area, Laurel, both in Marshall County and Ankeny; Polk County, Iowa for 10 years. Marshalltown; Marshall County, Iowa since Tuesday; January 1, 1991. Mr. Adkins was employed at Conoco until 1959, farmed in Laurel, Iowa from 1959 until 1965, Marshalltown High School until 1972, and E & H Service in Gilman; Marshall County, Iowa until 1997. Tom was a Legion member and a member of the Men's Bowling League at Totem Bowl and Senior Bowling. He was a former member of Newburg American Legion. He enjoyed old cars, golfing, the Chicago Cubs and will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor, love of grandchildren and an easily achievable smile.
Thomas Adkins, age 80, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Wednesday; August 15, 2007 at his home while in the care of his loving family and Iowa River Hospice. Those left to mourn his passing are: His loving wife of 53 years: Pat. His children: Maren & his wife: Jamie Shively. Cindy Adkins and Jennifer Adkins. His grandchildren: Willie Zeran, Bobbi Jo Kurth, Chance Adkins, Randi Adkins, J.T. Shively, Kaycee Plain, Brandi Shively and Abagale Shively. Ten great-grandchildren. His sisters: Mary Elsberry and Joan Wall, both of Marshalltown, Iowa. Nieces, nephews and a host of friends. In death he has rejoined his parents, his son: Richard "Doc" Adkins; four brothers; and three sisters. May they rest in peace.
Thomas Adkins was born on Sunday; May 29, 1927 at home in Marshall County, Iowa. Thomas was the son of James and Clara (Rawls) Adkins. He graduated with Newburg High School's Class of 1945 and served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1951 until 1952. On Thursday; June 24, 1954, at First United Methodist Church in Marshalltown, Iowa he was united in marriage to Patricia Jones. They made their home in the Ferguson area, Laurel, both in Marshall County and Ankeny; Polk County, Iowa for 10 years. Marshalltown; Marshall County, Iowa since Tuesday; January 1, 1991. Mr. Adkins was employed at Conoco until 1959, farmed in Laurel, Iowa from 1959 until 1965, Marshalltown High School until 1972, and E & H Service in Gilman; Marshall County, Iowa until 1997. Tom was a Legion member and a member of the Men's Bowling League at Totem Bowl and Senior Bowling. He was a former member of Newburg American Legion. He enjoyed old cars, golfing, the Chicago Cubs and will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor, love of grandchildren and an easily achievable smile.
Thomas Adkins, age 80, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Wednesday; August 15, 2007 at his home while in the care of his loving family and Iowa River Hospice. Those left to mourn his passing are: His loving wife of 53 years: Pat. His children: Maren & his wife: Jamie Shively. Cindy Adkins and Jennifer Adkins. His grandchildren: Willie Zeran, Bobbi Jo Kurth, Chance Adkins, Randi Adkins, J.T. Shively, Kaycee Plain, Brandi Shively and Abagale Shively. Ten great-grandchildren. His sisters: Mary Elsberry and Joan Wall, both of Marshalltown, Iowa. Nieces, nephews and a host of friends. In death he has rejoined his parents, his son: Richard "Doc" Adkins; four brothers; and three sisters. May they rest in peace.
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Thomas Adkins was born on Sunday; May 29, 1927 at home in Marshall County, Iowa. Thomas was the son of James and Clara (Rawls) Adkins. He graduated with Newburg High School's Class of 1945 and served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1951 until 1952. On Thursday; June 24, 1954, at First United Methodist Church in Marshalltown, Iowa he was united in marriage to Patricia Jones. They made their home in the Ferguson area, Laurel, both in Marshall County and Ankeny; Polk County, Iowa for 10 years. Marshalltown; Marshall County, Iowa since Tuesday; January 1, 1991. Mr. Adkins was employed at Conoco until 1959, farmed in Laurel, Iowa from 1959 until 1965, Marshalltown High School until 1972, and E & H Service in Gilman; Marshall County, Iowa until 1997. Tom was a Legion member and a member of the Men's Bowling League at Totem Bowl and Senior Bowling. He was a former member of Newburg American Legion. He enjoyed old cars, golfing, the Chicago Cubs and will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor, love of grandchildren and an easily achievable smile.
Thomas Adkins, age 80, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Wednesday; August 15, 2007 at his home while in the care of his loving family and Iowa River Hospice. Those left to mourn his passing are: His loving wife of 53 years: Pat. His children: Maren & his wife: Jamie Shively. Cindy Adkins and Jennifer Adkins. His grandchildren: Willie Zeran, Bobbi Jo Kurth, Chance Adkins, Randi Adkins, J.T. Shively, Kaycee Plain, Brandi Shively and Abagale Shively. Ten great-grandchildren. His sisters: Mary Elsberry and Joan Wall, both of Marshalltown, Iowa. Nieces, nephews and a host of friends. In death he has rejoined his parents, his son: Richard "Doc" Adkins; four brothers; and three sisters. May they rest in peace.
Thomas Adkins was born on Sunday; May 29, 1927 at home in Marshall County, Iowa. Thomas was the son of James and Clara (Rawls) Adkins. He graduated with Newburg High School's Class of 1945 and served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1951 until 1952. On Thursday; June 24, 1954, at First United Methodist Church in Marshalltown, Iowa he was united in marriage to Patricia Jones. They made their home in the Ferguson area, Laurel, both in Marshall County and Ankeny; Polk County, Iowa for 10 years. Marshalltown; Marshall County, Iowa since Tuesday; January 1, 1991. Mr. Adkins was employed at Conoco until 1959, farmed in Laurel, Iowa from 1959 until 1965, Marshalltown High School until 1972, and E & H Service in Gilman; Marshall County, Iowa until 1997. Tom was a Legion member and a member of the Men's Bowling League at Totem Bowl and Senior Bowling. He was a former member of Newburg American Legion. He enjoyed old cars, golfing, the Chicago Cubs and will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor, love of grandchildren and an easily achievable smile.
Thomas Adkins, age 80, of Marshalltown, Iowa passed away on Wednesday; August 15, 2007 at his home while in the care of his loving family and Iowa River Hospice. Those left to mourn his passing are: His loving wife of 53 years: Pat. His children: Maren & his wife: Jamie Shively. Cindy Adkins and Jennifer Adkins. His grandchildren: Willie Zeran, Bobbi Jo Kurth, Chance Adkins, Randi Adkins, J.T. Shively, Kaycee Plain, Brandi Shively and Abagale Shively. Ten great-grandchildren. His sisters: Mary Elsberry and Joan Wall, both of Marshalltown, Iowa. Nieces, nephews and a host of friends. In death he has rejoined his parents, his son: Richard "Doc" Adkins; four brothers; and three sisters. May they rest in peace.
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