Franklin D. Adkins

Of Valdosta, Georgia, formerly of Wakeman, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Louis Smith Memorial Hospital in Lakeland after a short illness. He was born September 13, 1933, in Huntsville, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents Dewey and Rena Jeffers Adkins, and a sister Loretha Staley. He was an Assembly Worker with the Ford Motor Company for over 30 years and a member of the UAW Association. Mr. Adkins was a Veteran of the US Army, serving as a Medical Technician.

Survivors Include:

Wife Betty J. Adkins Valdosta, GA

Daughters & Sons-in-law Shelia J. & Max Ramon Biloxi, MS
Andrea J. & Kenneth Gill Ozark, AL

Sons Edwin Frank Adkins Wakeman, OH
Ethan Aaron Adkins Valdosta, GA

7 Grandchildren: Crystal Stone; Amanda Andrews; David Adkins; Matthew Adkins; Heather Ramon; Brittany Gill; Laurin Ramon. 3 Great Grandchildren: Kenneth James Ronez; Chance Adkins; Sophia Grace Stanton.

2 Sisters Brenda Sue D'oliveria North Carolina
Phyllis Carmichael Ohio

2 Brothers Cecil Morgan & Margaret Adkins Ohio
Woodrow Adkins Ohio

A number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 P.M. Monday, June 25, 2012 in the Valdosta Chapel of Music Funeral Services. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. prior to services. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com .
Music Funeral Services of Valdosta is serving the Adkins family.