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1924 - 2009
 Norman Edward Adkins, 84, of Huntington, WV, entered Jesus presence suddenly on the Lords Day, January 25, 2009. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday, January 29, 2009 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by the Rev. Dale Adkins, Rev. Gregory Adkins and Rev. Paul Holton. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Norman was born September 19, 1924 in rural Wayne County, a son of the late Albert Gallie Adkins and Myrtle Smith Adkins. He was the oldest of four siblings, Mrs. Virginia (Scott) Osburn, Mr. Donald (Dorothy) Adkins and Mrs. Thelma (the late Paul) Niday. A graduate of Wayne High School, Norman enlisted in the US Army during World War II and later trained with the Army Air Corps as a flight engineer and turret gunman. Upon returning from the war, he married Dorothy Mae Osburn on March 25, 1947 and they celebrated their 61st Anniversary last year. They are the parents of three children, Mrs. Brenda (Larry) Bauer, Rev. Dale (Debbie) Adkins and Rev. Gregory (Julie) Adkins and in recent years Miss Linda Hensley and Miss Mary Ann Coalson have become daughters as well. There are seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Norman worked for Central Sales Co. for over forty-two years and as an adult was player/manager of the West Virginia Steelers Baseball Team. He was active in Little League Baseball and was an active member of Macedonia Baptist Church for over thirty-four years serving as a Sunday School teacher and deacon. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Wednesday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. Norman will be greatly missed by many nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters in Christ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Macedonia Baptist Church. |
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Karen Hamilton
Thursday January 29, 2009 at
2:37 PM
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Brenda, Larry and family, Dave Johnson told me about the loss of your dad; I am so sorry. I still remember going home with you to your parents home when I first moved to Columbus. Your dad got a kick out of watching me try rabbit for the first time. My prayers are with you all at this time.
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RICK AND PATTY PAULEY
Thursday January 29, 2009 at
11:06 AM
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Dale , you and your family are in our prayers at this time of great loss. The asurety that your father is in a far better place is a blessing to all those who knew and loved him. He has left a great legacy in the wonderful family he has temporarily left behind.
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Patty Blake
Thursday January 29, 2009 at
10:40 AM
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Mae, I am so sorry for you loss and my prayers are with you. Norman was a funny, happy man and I know that he was ready to meet his Savior and rest in Heaven. Love and Prayers - Patty Blake & Becky Abbott (Curry).
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Joe Waugh
Joewaugh55@yahoo.com
Thursday January 29, 2009 at
10:37 AM
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Mae,Brenda,Dale and Greg, I was so sorry to hear of Norman passing. No words can express the loss you are feeling right now, except knowing that he is in a better place. I truly believe that there was not a finer gentleman on this earth. God sure got an ace pitcher on his team! May God bless you all in this time of grief.
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Mike and Kim Adkins
Thursday January 29, 2009 at
10:02 AM
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Dear Aunt Mae and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Both of us would have been at the services, but coupled with the weather, a virus has hit the family and we have been down. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family.
Love and Prayers
Mike and Kim
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Sandi Cyrus Hallman
Wednesday January 28, 2009 at
12:29 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear about Norman. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God bless and keep you. Love, Sandi (Winnie's daughter)
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Ronald and Eleanor Perry
elron53@aol.com
Wednesday January 28, 2009 at
11:52 AM
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Mae, Brenda, Dale and Greg,
We were so sorry to hear of Norman's passing away. We are sure he will be missed by all. We knew him when we owned the Tower Grocery when he called on us at the store. He was one of the nicest men we knew, always so pleasant and friendly. I remember the fun times he and I had when we fished and rabbit hunted together. He was a pleasure to be with.
You all will be in our thoughts and prayers. Ron and Eleanor
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Olive (Ott) Smith
Smitho@marshall.edu
Wednesday January 28, 2009 at
8:58 AM
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Mae, Brenda Dale and Greg. What a loss for you. Heaven sure got a great gift on Sunday.
So sorry, keeping you wonderful people in my prayers. Ott
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Nancy Rush
nancy0949@yahoo.com
Wednesday January 28, 2009 at
8:50 AM
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You don't know me but I worked with Norman at Central Sales for about 6 years from 69 to 75. He was the most understanding and gracious person to work with. My name then was Nancy Ward. I used to live next door to Ted and Helen Adkins at Salt Rock. He was same age as my parents. Whenever I would run into Norman at the Mall or wherever he always seemed genuinely glad to see me. I know he will be greatly missed. In the few short years I knew him he left a mark.
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Carlene Hall and Rebecca, Rick and Sylvia Alaine Rutherford
Tuesday January 27, 2009 at
2:13 PM
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Dear Aunt Mae and Family
I am so sorry for the loss of Uncle Norman and the grief you feel at his going. He is enjoying the wonderful joys of heaven and reuniting with family and friends. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God bless you all
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