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1946 - 2025
 Rodney Dallas Adkins, 79, of Barboursville, WV, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Rodney was born in Wilsondale, WV on June 5, 1946 to the late Dallas and Edna Adkins. He was a 1964 graduate of Lenore High School and a graduate of Marshall University, where he received his master’s degree in Education. He was a Social Studies teacher at Huntington High School, and later, a Technology Specialist for Cabell County Schools. He retired from the Cabell County Board of Education in 2009. He was the ultimate host and his parties at “Mantown” were legendary. Rodney was married to his high school sweetheart, Karen (Chafin) Adkins. Together they shared a lifetime of love. His most cherished accomplishments were his children, Dwight Adkins (Shannon), Derek Adkins (Jamie), and Jill Roberts (Jeff), his grandchildren, Evan Adkins, Morgan Burton (Larry), Olivia Roberts, Isabella Adkins, Heidi Adkins, Parker Roberts, and Briggs Adkins, great-granddaughter, Oakleigh Mae Burton, dog, Buddy Adkins, and countless loved ones and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and siblings, Frank Perry, Sherman Perry, and Eva Lee Pygman. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, August 29, 2025, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, by Rev. Mark Boyd. Burial will be in the Maple Hill section of Docks Creek Cemetery, Kenova. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Huntington City Mission. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 5 condolences.
Janey Belcher
Wednesday August 27, 2025 at
1:45 PM
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I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. And I’m glad I ran across you back in April, it seemed to make you happy that former students thought so much of you! Even if I was a blabber mouth lol you were the only teacher to call me that, you and I still laugh 50 year later. Rest well
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Dr. Sarah E. Harless (Adkins)
Wednesday August 27, 2025 at
11:39 AM
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I am so saddened to hear of Rodney's passing. I just loved him and loved seeing him while he was still working. I always got the best hugs from him. He was good friends with my mom (Earlene Adkins). They worked together for years at the board.
Again, I am sorry for your family's loss.
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Ruth Garrett
Wednesday August 27, 2025 at
8:59 AM
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One of the kindest and most generous men I know. He was always a barrel of fun to work with. Never a dull moment when he was around. And, oh the stories he could tell!! He never stopped talking about the love he had for his beautiful family and numerous friends. Man town parties were the best, and if Rod Adkins was around no one went without food the best drinks around, and of course music. Happy Trails sweet friend. May your family find some peace and joy in all the special moments you made with them. You will be truly missed. 🙏💙❤️
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Mary Campbell
Tuesday August 26, 2025 at
10:56 PM
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The passing of Rod has been a surprise for many of us. He was such a delight to work with at Central Office. He had an amazing sense of humor. Thoughts and prayers for his family.
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Craig Preece
Tuesday August 26, 2025 at
6:23 PM
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Growing up, he was like a second Dad. Aunt Karen and my mother had such a tight bond, we were all going to be close! Many fond memories. My most sincere condolences & prayers to our Lord Jesus that Dwight, Derek , Jill and families will experience the peace of God, spoke of in Phillipians 4:7 -now and in the days to come.
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