Creed Adkins, 76, of Charleston passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012, at CAMC Memorial Division after a short illness. Creed was born September 16, 1935, in Lincoln County, the son of the late Spence and Belle Adkins. He was also preceded in death by all of his siblings, June Meadows (1985), Marcella Adkins (2002), Cecil Adkins (2005) and Cline Adkins (2008). Creed was a 1954 graduate of Duval High School. He attended Morris Harvey (UC) College. He served on the Lincoln County Board of Education. At the time of his election, he was the youngest person to serve in this capacity. He retired from the West Virginia Public Service Commission with over 30 years of service.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in South Charleston, where he was a member of the Chancel Choir and the Singing Men.
Creed was a Shriner, a 33 degree Mason. He was a member of the South Charleston Lions Club with over 40 years of perfect attendance. In recognition of his service to the association, he had received numerous awards including being named a Leonard Jarrett Recipient and a Melvin Jones Fellow. He also served as a District Governor, 1983-1984. He was named a Distinguished West Virginian in 1997.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years Sally Jo; one Godson, David Greathouse and his wife Megan, their 4 year old twin boys, Max and Henry, of Asheville, NC. He is also survived by one niece Ann (John) Pauley, two nephews, Larry (Diane) Adkins, Karl (Kelli) Adkins, as well as numerous cousins and close friends.
The family would like to thank Dr. Harry Duncan, Dr. James Lohan, and Dr. William Harris for the excellent care Creed received during his illness. We would also like to thank the staff at CAMC Memorial for their care and concerns. Your kindness will always be remembered by our family.
Funeral service will be 2:00pm Sunday, January 22, at Curry Funeral Home Chapel, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Rev. Tom Nolan and the Rev. Jodie Pistore officiating.
Interment will follow at Orchard Hills Memory Gardens, Yawkey
Visitation will be 6:00pm to 8:00pm Saturday, January 21, at the funeral home as well as one hour prior to the service.
Dear Sally Jo and other Adkins loved ones,
My name is Dan McDonald, and I was at the Public Service Commission with Creed for many years. He was a loyal, conscientious, hardworking employee and I grew to admire him a great deal. In later years, I always looked for him at public events, where, without fail, he would be manning a Lions Club refreshment trailer or ushering at one of the many concerts or performances he served. We always spoke, and commented briefly on the event or other goings-on.
His loss is great. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time, but I hope you can find solace in the fact that Creed was well liked and respected for his friendliness and unwavering community spirit.
Best wishes,
Dan McDonald
Sally:
I was saddened to hear of Creed’s passing. Creed was a wonderful person and a great friend to Dad–they were thick as thieves. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Crigger Meadows
Dear Sally,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sally,
There are no words to express how sad I was to learn of the sudden passing of my Uncle Creed. I asked God to provide your Heart with Peace and Love. The last few times I saw you and Creed you were having lunch together at Wendy’s and I sat down and joined you, I will miss that. Know that I am only a phone call away. I love you……Charlotte
David,you and your family is in our thoughts and prayers.My condolences.If you need anything please let know.Sergeant Jeff Tweed.
Dear Sally,
It was with great sadness that we learned of Creed’s passing today. I was fortunate to have met Creed through his work with the Ushers. I always was greeted with a smile and “How are you Frank” he always lit into a conversation about the days events or what the play was about and I always enjoyed his presence. So many times in the race of daily life we hear that there is not enough time to volunteer, Creed knew that we must make time to give of ourselves without pay or perks because we benefit so greatly in the people we meet and the time we invest. We at Kanawha Players will remember Creed as a kind man who gave of his time and talents to make his community a better place for us all. I’m sure words cannot comfort you enough in your loss, but please take comfort in the knowledge that many, many people will remember and miss him and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers until a time you can bear his loss. Rest in Peace, our kind and giving friend.
Frank Guthrie
Past President, Kanawha Players
Sally and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Creed. You and Creed have been great friends and neighbors to Mom and Dad over the years. As Dad was dealing with his cancer, Creed was a great comfort and friend willing to just sit and talk. Creed was always quick to help out with shoveling snow, lending tools, sharing his driveway and even helping take out the trash. He was a generous man with his time, his smile and his friendship. When we visited our kids loved seeing the deer in your yard and hearing the animal stories that Creed was always quick to tell. We all enjoyed eating the wonderful “goodies” you made for everyone. Creed will be greatly missed by all, but I know he has already joined Dad and other friends in God’s house and is enjoying renewing his eternal friendships. Praise God we will be able to be with all of them again someday too! Sally, you and your family will continue to be in our prayers.
Kitty, Doug, Mallory & Austin Hunt; Noka Carter; Debbie & Gary Fejes; Barbara & Emmett Stutler and Family.
I am so sorry to hear about Creed. I loved him. He worked with my dad for more than 30 years at the Public Service Commission. I worked with him there during the summer for a few years. He was a very good friend to my family for many, many years. He loved life and loved the Lions Club. He would come to visit me at the hospital when I was in rehab after a bad car accident. We would have lunch and just talk. I’ll miss him. Prayers for Sally and the family. Love you. Betty Ann
I am so sorry to learn of Creed’s passing. I remember him as a kind, gentle, humorous, and generous man. Please know that my deepest sympathy is with you at this time.
Sally and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Creed’s passing. Jack and Creed have been friends for many years, having been class mates. He was always such a joy to be around, May God bless you and give you strength in this time of sorrow. We’re sorry we are unable to be there, but we’re in Florida this month..
Sally, we are so sorry tp hear of the passing of PDG Creed. Please know that our thoughts are with you always.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1. Thinking of you in your hour of sorrow and extending heartfelt sympathy.