John Bradley Adkins' Obituary
John Bradley Adkins 1981 - 2016
John Bradley Adkins, 34, of Chesapeake, Ohio passed away Wednesday October 12, 2016 at home, surrounded by his loved ones. He left the earthly constraint of his wheelchair to run through the gates of Heaven into the arms of his sister, Kelli Boyle, who preceded him in 2015; grandfather Russell Adkins; and many other family members and friends who had passed before him. John was born October 20, 1981 in Huntington, WV to Sandra Adkins of Chesapeake, Ohio, with whom he resided and Brian Hassett of Missouri. In addition to his parents, left to cherish his memory are his son, Bradley Alexander "Alex" Adkins; brother Rusty Thornburg; sister Jody Thornburg; special nephews and niece Brennan Thornburg, Ryan Adkins and Mattilyn "Matti May" Adkins; grandmother Audrey Adkins; aunts Karen Nicholson, Debbie (Kyle) Gillen, Yvonne (Elvie) Maynard; uncles Bill (Tracey) Boyle, and Dion (Vonna) Boyle; great niece Bailee Thornburg; great nephew Brantlee Thornburg; "special dad" Angela (Jim) Barker and three daughters Britt (Mike) Barker, Kaylen (Heather) Payne, and Haylie; best friends John (Chrissy) Rollins and J.J.; special great aunt Tuggy Martin and cousins J.B. and Mary Jo Martin; as well as many cousins, extended family members and friends including Pastor Jerry (Donna) Galloway and his Church family at Rockwood Baptist Church. A big heartfelt thanks to his case manager Julie Killen, Hospice of Huntington and Cabell Huntington Hospital 4th floor MICU nurses, residents and his much loved Dr. Ralph Stevens. John, befriended most everyone he met and his bright blue eyes, wide smile, warm heart and his ability to love and forgive others unconditionally made everyone love him. His sense of humor and laugh were contagious and through good and bad, he maintained a positive attitude. "Run home, John! Run home!" A celebration of life service will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday October 15, 2016 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Proctorville, Ohio. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday October 15, 2016 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to the family to assist with expenses. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall. SERVICES Funeral Service Saturday, October 15, 2016
2:00 PM HALL FUNERAL HOME
625 COUNTY ROAD 775
PROCTORVILLE, Ohio 45669
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