Mr. Don Edwin Adkins, 80, of Yampertown passed away on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Adkins was born in Guin on July 27, 1943 to Mancel Moody and Essie Belle Haney Adkins. Don was a member of Center United Methodist Church and a graduate of Marion County High School. He spent much of his life employed in the oil field industry throughout Alabama and Mississippi before his retirement. Don was a huge Alabama Football fan and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Mr. Adkins is survived by his daughter, Vicki Froelich (Joey); grandchildren, Katy-Mack and Sawyer Froelich; brother, Bryce Adkins (Donna); niece, Shirla Adkins Webster (Clint); nephews, David Adkins (Donna) and Mark Adkins (Kim); and a host of other family members and friends.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Adkins was preceded in death by granddaughters, Megan and Maggie Webb, and sister, Joan Adkins.
Funeral services for Mr. Adkins were held on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 at the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial at the Scuffle Grit Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Center United Methodist Church at: 544 County Rd 36, Brilliant, AL 35548
Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253
Winfield, AL 35594
205-487-4327
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