Frank Adkins, 86, of Yawkey, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Thomas Memorial Hospital.
Frank was a 1953 graduate of Duval High School and a retired Meter Tech for Pennzoil with 43 years of service. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 75. He was a member of Griffithsville Masonic Lodge #71 where he served as Past Master and was nearing 50 years of membership. Frank was one of the founding members of the Griffithsville Volunteer Fire Department and he, along with Sally, were longtime volunteers with the Duval Ambulance Service. Frank was also a lifelong member of Yawkey Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Sally Lynn; his parents, Charles & Amelia Montcastle Adkins; and 12 siblings.
Frank is survived by his children; Michael Adkins, Mary (Paul) McCallister, Mendy (Daryl) Pemberton; sister, Hazel (Rick) Hill; 6 grandchildren, Colin, Michelle, Gatlin, Siera, Sarah, and Carson.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek. Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday February 6, 2022, at Boone Memorial Park with Minister Kim Matthews officiating. Masonic graveside rites by Griffithsville Lodge #71.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W. Charleston, WV 25312.
Prayers for Mary, Mendy, Mike, and your families. May God comfort all of you at this time. We loved Frank. He was a special friend to a lot of people. He was our pew buddy at church. We will miss him dearly,
So sorry to hear about your loss,… Mr. Atkins was always a very nice man, and a wonderful neighbor,…
We’re sending prayers of peace to the family, that God will shelter each and everyone in his heavenly arms during this time of sorrow, and always,…
Frank and Sally became my next door neighbors when I was just a little girl. My sisters and I spent lots of hours at their house playing board games and working zigsaw puzzles. Then when Mike, Mary, and Mendy came along they spent many hours at our house! They were all wonderful neighbors until my parents passed away (Rosemary in 2018 and Oshel in 2020). As my sister said, this is truly the end of an era for us. However, we will meet again!
Mike, Mary, and Mendy — I love you and your families and I pray that God will comfort each of you.
Kim (Bell) Chapman
Mike, Mary, & Mendy, so sorry for your loss, you had a wonderful Dad. So many fond memories of our friendship with him & Sally. Prayers for all of you.
Mike, Mary, and Mendy… our hearts go out to you with our deepest sympathies. May God Comfort you in the time of mourning. Your family is in our prayers.
Mike, Mary and Mendy, we are very sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. Your all in our thoughts and prayers. Frank was a great man and will be missed by many.
I am so sorry for your loss Mary