Obituary

Jack lee adkins, 83, a lifelong resident of charleston, wv, passed away at home on february 18, 2015. He was born on march 7, 1931 to ruth and george adkins. He was a graduate of charleston high school, served in the army and was a veteran of the korean war. He was retired from jarrett printing company after 32 years as a pressman.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, vernon and jim adkins.

He will be missed by his caring and loving wife of 52 years patricia “patty” adkins. He is survived by his children daughter debbie (mark) vignovic of pittsburgh, pa, bob (tracey) adkins of berea, ky, and steve (jane) of fraziers bottom, wv, and grandchildren david vignovic of morgantown, wv, and kerri adkins of berea, ky. He is also survived by nephews jamie adkins and bill adkins and nieces brenda snyder, renee chalfont and leslie burris as well as several great nephews and nieces.

The family would like to thank caregivers chris little and amy mynes for their unwavering friendship and loving care given to jack. The family would also like to thank their longtime friends and neighbors for their generous support over the years.

Friends may call from 1:00 to 3:00 p.M., saturday, february 21, 2015 at barlow bonsall funeral home.

Jack was a man who truly loved his sweets, his motto was “dessert before dinner, always!”

jack’s lifelong passion was wading the beautiful mountain streams of west virginia. He shared and taught those closest to him his love of trout fishing and appreciation of nature which helped shape who they are today

in lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions to be made to project healing waters fly fishing, designated in jack adkins’ name for the west virginia program and mailed to po box 695, la plata, md 20646.

You may send condolences to the family at: www.Barlowbonsall.Com

barlow bonsall funeral home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.