Cecil C. Adkins, 65, of Alkol, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2005, at CAMC Memorial Hospital following complications after open heart surgery.
Cecil was born June 19, 1939, at Alkol to the late Belle and Spence Adkins. He was also preceded in death by sisters, June Meadows and Marcella Adkins. He worked for Arch Coal, Hobet No. 21, was a member of the UMWA Local No. 17, and was the owner operator of Adkins Quik Stop. He was a lifelong resident of Lincoln County, went to public schools in Lincoln County, and attended Morris Harvey College, now the University of Charleston.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Linville Adkins; brothers, Cline and wife, Reva of Hamlin, Creed and wife, Sally Jo, of Charleston; brothers-in-law, Doug Linville and wife, Teresa, and Rusty Linville and wife, Vicki; and sister-in-law, Jane Jeffers and husband, George.
Cecil was an outgoing person and known throughout the community. He had a special relationship with his co-workers at Hobet No. 21. Their prayers and concerns will always be remembered by Cecil’s family.
The service will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek, with Pastor Gene Pauley and Minister K. D. Bragg officiating. Burial will be held in Orchazd Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey.
Friends may call on from 6 to 9 PM on Tuesday, Apri126, at the funeral home.