Abingdon, Va.
Tommy Jack Adkins, Sr., 80, of the Denton Valley community, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Tommy was a former coal miner and a member of Highlands Fellowship. Tommy enjoyed devoting his time to the church food pantry as a volunteer for the past 10 years. He was an avid gardener and loved spending time with his dogs, Little Man and Bouncer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ocie Adkins; and step two children, Christopher Pack and Lila Miles.
Survivors include his wife, Anna M. Adkins; five children, Rebecca Adkins, Vivian Jackson (Michael), Tommy Adkins, Jr. (Gail), Janet Adkins and Christy Kennedy (Lee); one sister, Sue Fain (Bob); three brothers, Jerry Adkins, Jimmey Adkins (Debra) and Donnie Adkins (Pat); 12 grandchildren, Corey Adkins, Ryan Jackson, Jessica Shelton, Nicole Sparks, Sarah Jackson, Cody Adkins, Alex Adkins, Zachary Holsclaw, Felicia Coulthard, Amanda Woody, Luciana Kennedy and Ivy Brooke Zelanek; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.
A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m., on Sunday, September 13, 2020, at the Adkins Family Cemetery in the Denton Valley community of Washington County, Va., with Pastor Curtis Johnson officiating. Those attending should gather at the cemetery.
In accordance with current COVID-19 guidelines, masks are requested for the service and social distancing is encouraged.
Frost Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Abingdon, Va., is honored to serve the family of Mr. Adkins.