Obituary for French Leon Adkins
French Leon Adkins 81 of Gatewood, WV went to his heavenly home on Thursday February 17th, at home, surrounded by his loving family. His Christian faith never faltered, and he knew we would all be together again.
Leon Was born on March 19, 1940, in Fire Creek, WV to Houston and Opal Berry Adkins.
Leon was a concrete, construction, and finishing expert, having worked for many firms and contractors, as well as being in business with his sons Benny and Joey. He had a hand in the building of just about every structure in the Fayetteville and Oak Hill, WV area. He knew pretty much everyone in Fayette County and loved to spend time visiting with his friends and neighbors.
He was preceded in death by his son Joey Adkins and his parents Houston and Opal Adkins, as well as sister Carol Matheny and brothers Dennis Adkins, Bob Adkins, Lawrence Adkins, and Larry Adkins.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 59 years, Jenny of Gatewood, WV. His son Benny (Tammy) Adkins of Pass Christian, Mississippi, daughters Brenda (Roy) Payne of Oak Hill, WV. and Susan (Trevor) Schmitt of Concord, NC. Brothers Charlie Adkins of Conneaut, OH, Walter Adkins of Gatewood, WV, and Lester Adkins of Gatewood, WV. Grandkids Benjamin, Luke, Samuel, Abbey, Hank Phillip, Peyton, Michael and Michelle. He will also be missed by special cousin Dennis and wife Nancy Compton as well as special sister-in-law Betty Gillian.
The family would like to thank everyone for their overwhelming support during this time of trial.
The family would like to send a special heartfelt thank you to the Wolf Creek Community Church and Pastor Scott Farnsworth.
A joint celebration of life for Leon and his son Joey, whom we lost January 31, 2022, will be held at 1:00 P.M. on February 26th, 2022, at High lawn chapel with officiating Pastor Scott Farnsworth of Gatewood, WV, and Pastor Ronnie Hall of Grandview, WV.
Friends may gather with the family one-hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.
Leon Was born on March 19, 1940, in Fire Creek, WV to Houston and Opal Berry Adkins.
Leon was a concrete, construction, and finishing expert, having worked for many firms and contractors, as well as being in business with his sons Benny and Joey. He had a hand in the building of just about every structure in the Fayetteville and Oak Hill, WV area. He knew pretty much everyone in Fayette County and loved to spend time visiting with his friends and neighbors.
He was preceded in death by his son Joey Adkins and his parents Houston and Opal Adkins, as well as sister Carol Matheny and brothers Dennis Adkins, Bob Adkins, Lawrence Adkins, and Larry Adkins.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 59 years, Jenny of Gatewood, WV. His son Benny (Tammy) Adkins of Pass Christian, Mississippi, daughters Brenda (Roy) Payne of Oak Hill, WV. and Susan (Trevor) Schmitt of Concord, NC. Brothers Charlie Adkins of Conneaut, OH, Walter Adkins of Gatewood, WV, and Lester Adkins of Gatewood, WV. Grandkids Benjamin, Luke, Samuel, Abbey, Hank Phillip, Peyton, Michael and Michelle. He will also be missed by special cousin Dennis and wife Nancy Compton as well as special sister-in-law Betty Gillian.
The family would like to thank everyone for their overwhelming support during this time of trial.
The family would like to send a special heartfelt thank you to the Wolf Creek Community Church and Pastor Scott Farnsworth.
A joint celebration of life for Leon and his son Joey, whom we lost January 31, 2022, will be held at 1:00 P.M. on February 26th, 2022, at High lawn chapel with officiating Pastor Scott Farnsworth of Gatewood, WV, and Pastor Ronnie Hall of Grandview, WV.
Friends may gather with the family one-hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Bowers Hospice House in Beckley, WV.