William Douglas Adkins, age 80, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 24th, 2023, at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born August 13th, 1943, in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Charles Adkins and Lucille (Leonard) Adkins. He married Bobbie Jean Henry on April 10th, 1965, in Van Wert, Ohio.
He served in the U.S. Navy from August of 1960 to September of 1964 as a boatswain's mate third class. He worked many jobs after his military service before beginning his life's work as the owner of Adkin's Scrap Metal Company. He ran this business for 22 years. William was a member of the Hickory Grove Baptist Church for 41 years.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie J. Adkins of Chillicothe, Ohio; son, Billy Joe (Christa Bailey) Adkins of Chillicothe, Ohio; grandchildren: Nicholas Adkins and Jordan Walker of Hillsboro, Ohio, Corbin and Bailey Walker of Rio Grande, Ohio, and Kendal Walker of Chillicothe, Ohio; sister, Doris (Robert) Adkins Puckett of Oak Hill, Ohio; Phyllis (Adkins) Cooper of Wellston, Ohio; family friend, Anita Thackston; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Lonnie Adkins and Elmo Adkins; sisters, Faye Adkins, Elaine (Adkins) Moore, and Edith (Adkins) Reese; and nephew, Michael Moore.
Known as "Buttermilk" or "Butter" to many, he was a lifelong lover of music. He began playing and singing in his teens and continued up until his final days on earth. He loved three things in his life, firstly, the Lord Jesus Christ and he never missed and opportunity to share that love with anyone who wanted to listen. Secondly, his love of family. He brought a smile to everyone's face when he entered a room and was always laughing and cheerful, even to the perfect stranger. Finally, he had a love of music, not just to play it, but to study it and get better at it every day. His greatest joy was to play music with young people and watch them grow as musicians.
We will always carry on your memory in our hearts.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 28th, 2023, from 11AM-1PM at the Hickory Grove Church. Funeral services will immediately follow at 1PM with Elders, Kurt Smith, David Trimble, Tom Henderson, and Jeff Conley officiating and music by Dan Smith. Interment to follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillum.com.
He served in the U.S. Navy from August of 1960 to September of 1964 as a boatswain's mate third class. He worked many jobs after his military service before beginning his life's work as the owner of Adkin's Scrap Metal Company. He ran this business for 22 years. William was a member of the Hickory Grove Baptist Church for 41 years.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie J. Adkins of Chillicothe, Ohio; son, Billy Joe (Christa Bailey) Adkins of Chillicothe, Ohio; grandchildren: Nicholas Adkins and Jordan Walker of Hillsboro, Ohio, Corbin and Bailey Walker of Rio Grande, Ohio, and Kendal Walker of Chillicothe, Ohio; sister, Doris (Robert) Adkins Puckett of Oak Hill, Ohio; Phyllis (Adkins) Cooper of Wellston, Ohio; family friend, Anita Thackston; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Lonnie Adkins and Elmo Adkins; sisters, Faye Adkins, Elaine (Adkins) Moore, and Edith (Adkins) Reese; and nephew, Michael Moore.
Known as "Buttermilk" or "Butter" to many, he was a lifelong lover of music. He began playing and singing in his teens and continued up until his final days on earth. He loved three things in his life, firstly, the Lord Jesus Christ and he never missed and opportunity to share that love with anyone who wanted to listen. Secondly, his love of family. He brought a smile to everyone's face when he entered a room and was always laughing and cheerful, even to the perfect stranger. Finally, he had a love of music, not just to play it, but to study it and get better at it every day. His greatest joy was to play music with young people and watch them grow as musicians.
We will always carry on your memory in our hearts.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 28th, 2023, from 11AM-1PM at the Hickory Grove Church. Funeral services will immediately follow at 1PM with Elders, Kurt Smith, David Trimble, Tom Henderson, and Jeff Conley officiating and music by Dan Smith. Interment to follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillum.com.
William Douglas Adkins, age 80, of Chillicothe, Ohio passed away Sunday, December 24th, 2023, at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born August 13th, 1943, in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Charles Adkins and Lucille (Leonard) Adkins. He married Bobbie Jean Henry on April 10th, 1965, in Van Wert, Ohio.
He served in the U.S. Navy from August of 1960 to September of 1964 as a boatswain's mate third class. He worked many jobs after his military service before beginning his life's work as the owner of Adkin's Scrap Metal Company. He ran this business for 22 years. William was a member of the Hickory Grove Baptist Church for 41 years.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie J. Adkins of Chillicothe, Ohio; son, Billy Joe (Christa Bailey) Adkins of Chillicothe, Ohio; grandchildren: Nicholas Adkins and Jordan Walker of Hillsboro, Ohio, Corbin and Bailey Walker of Rio Grande, Ohio, and Kendal Walker of Chillicothe, Ohio; sister, Doris (Robert) Adkins Puckett of Oak Hill, Ohio; Phyllis (Adkins) Cooper of Wellston, Ohio; family friend, Anita Thackston; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Lonnie Adkins and Elmo Adkins; sisters, Faye Adkins, Elaine (Adkins) Moore, and Edith (Adkins) Reese; and nephew, Michael Moore.
Known as "Buttermilk" or "Butter" to many, he was a lifelong lover of music. He began playing and singing in his teens and continued up until his final days on earth. He loved three things in his life, firstly, the Lord Jesus Christ and he never missed and opportunity to share that love with anyone who wanted to listen. Secondly, his love of family. He brought a smile to everyone's face when he entered a room and was always laughing and cheerful, even to the perfect stranger. Finally, he had a love of music, not just to play it, but to study it and get better at it every day. His greatest joy was to play music with young people and watch them grow as musicians.
We will always carry on your memory in our hearts.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 28th, 2023, from 11AM-1PM at the Hickory Grove Church. Funeral services will immediately follow at 1PM with Elders, Kurt Smith, David Trimble, Tom Henderson, and Jeff Conley officiating and music by Dan Smith. Interment to follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillum.com.
He served in the U.S. Navy from August of 1960 to September of 1964 as a boatswain's mate third class. He worked many jobs after his military service before beginning his life's work as the owner of Adkin's Scrap Metal Company. He ran this business for 22 years. William was a member of the Hickory Grove Baptist Church for 41 years.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie J. Adkins of Chillicothe, Ohio; son, Billy Joe (Christa Bailey) Adkins of Chillicothe, Ohio; grandchildren: Nicholas Adkins and Jordan Walker of Hillsboro, Ohio, Corbin and Bailey Walker of Rio Grande, Ohio, and Kendal Walker of Chillicothe, Ohio; sister, Doris (Robert) Adkins Puckett of Oak Hill, Ohio; Phyllis (Adkins) Cooper of Wellston, Ohio; family friend, Anita Thackston; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Lonnie Adkins and Elmo Adkins; sisters, Faye Adkins, Elaine (Adkins) Moore, and Edith (Adkins) Reese; and nephew, Michael Moore.
Known as "Buttermilk" or "Butter" to many, he was a lifelong lover of music. He began playing and singing in his teens and continued up until his final days on earth. He loved three things in his life, firstly, the Lord Jesus Christ and he never missed and opportunity to share that love with anyone who wanted to listen. Secondly, his love of family. He brought a smile to everyone's face when he entered a room and was always laughing and cheerful, even to the perfect stranger. Finally, he had a love of music, not just to play it, but to study it and get better at it every day. His greatest joy was to play music with young people and watch them grow as musicians.
We will always carry on your memory in our hearts.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 28th, 2023, from 11AM-1PM at the Hickory Grove Church. Funeral services will immediately follow at 1PM with Elders, Kurt Smith, David Trimble, Tom Henderson, and Jeff Conley officiating and music by Dan Smith. Interment to follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillum.com.
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