John Adkins Sr.

John W. Adkins Sr., 88, passed away May 21, 2015. He was a resident of North Georgia his whole life and served his country in the United States Navy. John will truly be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Cornelia Adkins; son, Samuel Adkins; sisters, May Belle Adkins, Edna Blevins, Martha Gifford, Lillian Steele, Hassie Ramsey; and brother, Robert Adkins. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mae Scruggs Adkins; sons, John (Sharon) Adkins Jr., Daniel (Lynn) Adkins; daughters, Louise (Wayne) Bryant, Susan Adkins; grandchildren, Angela, Beverly, Chris, Andrew, Samantha, Michelle; great-grandchildren, Liberty, Westen, Enoch, Serenity, Ella Grace, Ezekiel, Emmett, Charlotte Grace; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services and interment will be private. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W.L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home, Fort Oglethorpe.