Ivin Adkins, Jr

Ivin Adkins, Jr., 52, of Michaelis Road, passed away at 5:09 am, December 8, 2008 at his home surrounded by his fiancé and sisters.

He was born March 10, 1956 in West Liberty, KY to Ivin Adkins, Sr. and Lillie Perry Adkins.  Ivin had been employed at Moran Construction. He loved the outdoors especially hunting and fishing, enjoyed playing darts and horseshoes, reading and comedy.  Ivin was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and the number 1 fan of the Country Choice Band.

Surviving is his fiancé Bettina Miller, a son Ivin Adkins III (Teresa) , daughter Misty Dawn Adkins (Tony)  and stepchildren Aimee (Brandon) Wheeler, Eric Miller and Chad Kammerlohr.  Also surviving are his grandchildren Brandi Adkins and Skyler Adkins.   Sisters Cynthia Burke, Debbie (Peanut) Arthurs, Vivian Fultz (Victor) and Joyce (Jeff) Paulin also survive with many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his fiancé’s parents William and Raleen Heiss and his loyal canine companion Zena.

The Family would like to give a special thank-you to Strecker Cancer Center, Marietta Hospice, Dr. Vivek Abhyankar and his many friends for their care and support.

A memorial service will be held 6 pm Friday December 12th at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral home.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 6. Memorial contributions may be made to Strecker Cancer Center.