Larry Wayne Adkins

Larry Wayne Adkins, age 83, of Winfield, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, with his loving family by his side.  Born June 5, 1941, he was the son of the late Zola Lee and Irene Duncan Adkins.  Larry professed a hope in Christ at age 15.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers:  Roger Zane, Paul Henry, Kelly (Ann), and Kenny Lee; mother and father-in-law:  Christine and R. D. Forbis; brothers-in-law:  Johnny and R. L. Forbis.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 64 years:  Loretta Forbis Adkins; three sons:  Greg (Ann) Adkins of IL, Tim (Rova) Adkins of Helenwood, TN, and Phillip (Peggy) Adkins of Rockwood, TN; sister:  Sandra (Bob) Stewart of Winfield, TN; sisters-in-law:  JoAnn Adkins and Hilda Forbis; grandkids:  Amber (Adam) Brown and Alyssa (Jake) Alt, both of IL, Eric (Leeann) Adkins of Knoxville, TN, Jamie (Shawn) Kitterman of Helenwood, TN, Ashley (Daniel) Adkins of Soddy Daisy, TN, Sarah (Marshal) Adkins of Lenoir City, TN; nine great grandkids; and many other relatives and friends.

Friends may visit with the Adkins family on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home.

At Larry’s request no funeral service will be held.  A private graveside service will follow in the Carson Memorial Park.

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