ADKINS
Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Adkins, 66, of White Sulphur Springs, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2022, in the comfort of his home. Kenny had been battling lung cancer since July of this year. Born October 2, 1956, in Beckley, WV, he was the son of Donna Mae Farley and the late Jackson Lee “Jack” Adkins, both of Beckley, WV.
Kenny was the Maintenance Supervisor at The Greenbrier Hotel for 26 years and worked at Dixon’s Truck Stop 11 years prior. Kenny also worked 8 years as a coal miner for Eastern Coal Company and New River Coal Company, before moving to Monroe County. Kenny was an active member of the Alleghany Masonic Lodge #136.
Kenny was very passionate about work, a jack of all trades. Kenny enjoyed working but enjoyed spending time with family the most – the best Dad and Poppy a kid could ask for. Kenny was an avid gun lover and outdoorsman; his best time was on a boat somewhere, watching the waves on the beach, or enjoying the sounds of nature. He enjoyed cooking for his boys during hunting season at the camp. He loved tinkering with guns of all sorts, taking them apart and putting them back together. He had a talent for gunsmithing. He loved reading the morning paper and getting dressed and motivated at his own pace. Kenny enjoyed reading, watching westerns, anything science fiction, and learning about anything that he was curious about. Kenny was a man of few words, but when he spoke, you listened.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jackson Lee “Jack” Adkins, Sr. – Veteran of U.S.M.C.; step-mother, Olga L. Adkins; stepfather, James Roland “Jim” Farley – Veteran of the United States Navy; brother, Steven Clark; brother, not by birth, Roger P. Bailey; and best friend of 54 years, Lewis Ray Prince.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43 years, Thelma R. Adkins; son, Kenneth “CJ” Adkins (wife, Shelby) of Gap Mills, WV; daughter, April A. Street (husband, Aaron) of Pickaway, WV; four grandkids, Peyton Street, Noah Street, Parker Adkins, and baby Adkins, due in April 2023; his mother, Donna M. Farley of Beckley, WV; brother, Jack Lee Adkins (wife, Teresa) of Shady Springs, WV; several nieces, nephews, family, and friends are among the survivors.
Kenny will be dearly missed by all those who knew and worked with him throughout his years.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2022, at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in White Sulphur Springs, with Pastor Donnie Dowdy officiating. Burial will follow in the Dowdy Cemetery, Glace, WV.
A Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2022, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Monroe County Shriners, 95 Doss Shaver Road, Union, WV 24983.
Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in White Sulphur Springs is in charge of arrangements.
