James Adkins

James Walker Adkins, 88, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at his home. A native of York County, Mr. Adkins was born March 14, 1924 son of the late George and Janie Wilson Adkins. He was a self-employed contractor, member of the D.A.V. and was a W.W. II U.S. Army Air Corp veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Jerry and Johnny Adkins and a sister Carolyn Lucas. Surviving are his wife of 67 years Florence Powers Adkins; five children: John (Phyllis), Thomas (Susan) and Billy (Debra) Adkins all of Rock Hill, Margaret (Stan) Gomes of Rock Hill and Linda (Darryl) Cook of York; three brothers Paul and William Adkins both of Rock Hill and Bundy Adkins of Chester; a sister Louise Ashley of Rock Hill; eleven grandchildren; twenty four great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11:00am at Rock Hill Memorial Gardens with Reverend Roland Dry officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made Hospice and Community Care PO Box 993, Rock Hill, SC 29731, Rock Hill Attention Children's Home, PO Box 2912 Rock Hill, SC 29732 or the charity of one's choice.

Service Information

Wednesday, October 17th, 2012 11:00am, Rock Hill Memorial Gardens

Interment Details

Rock Hill Memorial Gardens