Obituary

James e. “jim” adkins, 79 of charleston, passed away on wednesday, august 6, 2014 at st. Mary’s hospital, huntington.
              he was retired from the united states postal service with 37 years of service.
              jim was a lifelong resident of charleston and was a member of first presbyterian church,  charleston,  wv for over 50 years.
              he was a u.S. Army veteran of the korean war serving in special services   jim was a graduate of charleston high school, where he
              lettered in basketball with fellow teammate, rod “hot rod” hundley.
              he was dedicated to his family and friends.
               he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, margaret joan adkins; mother, ruth; and brother, vernon.
               he is survived by his son, james (kathy) adkins of hurricane; daughter, lesley (pat) burriss   of charleston; brother, jack (patty) adkins
               of charleston; grandchildren, catherine mullen,  jamie adkins, sarah burriss and ellen burriss; and step-grandchild, bryan escue.
               memorial service will be 1 p.M. Saturday, august 9, 2014 at first presbyterian church chapel,
              charleston with rev. Dr. Jim roberts officiating.   a reception will follow the service at the church  ruffner  room.
               in lieu of flowers ““ donations may be made to: kanawha hospice care, 1606 kanawha blvd.,   west,  charleston, wv 25387-2536.
               condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com .
               barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.