Fred Daniel Adkins, 95, of Yawkey, WV, went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 27, 2020. He was born in Yawkey, WV, January 19, 1925 to the late Charles F. and Amelia Montcastle Adkins.
Fred was a Christian who loved reading the Bible and attended Yawkey Methodist Church. He retired from Pennzoil with 30 years of service. Fred lied about his age and joined the service at age 17. He was a proud U. S. Navy Veteran of WWII and was stationed on the USS Roosevelt.
He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Eloise Dunlap Adkins; sisters, Kathleen, Lillian, Eloise, Pearl and baby Marie; and brothers, Freer, Glenn, Bub, Sad and Bo.
Fred is survived by his daughters, Connie (Butch) Loftis of Yawkey, Kathy (Bill) Vandale of Green Bank; son, Jeffrey Adkins of Yawkey; grandson, Chad (Gail) Loftis of Yawkey; granddaughter, Susan Vandale; great grandson, Tristan Loftis (Megan Brogan); and a great, great granddaughter, “SweetBee” due in June; sisters, Evelyn Oxley and Hazel Hill; and brother Frank Adkins.
Per his request, Fred will be cremated and his ashes will be buried with his wife Eloise.
Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday June 13, 2020 at Forks of Coal Memorial Park.
So sorry for your loss of your loved one. May God give you comfort in your time of sorrow.
Condolences and Prayers for all the family.
Fred was a great man that everyone spoke well of. He would come by my office and tell us stories of his younger years. We have lost a good man.
Carl and I were so sorry to hear about Fred’s passing. We love you Connie. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you comfort st this time.
Fred was a great down to earth guy I’m known fred and his brothers Frank and b. o nearly all my life prayers for Frank and the rest on Fred’s family and friends……R.I.P My friend
Prayers to your family. My dad chester alford worked with fred for years. He will be greatly missed.