of Yellville (Snow Community), AR
November 25, 1947 - September 16, 2017
David E. ''Dave'' Adkins, age 69, of Yellville, Arkansas passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Mr. Adkins was born November 25, 1947 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Dallas Eugene and Maxine (Legg) Adkins. He had been employed as a Loan Technician for USDA-FMHA. He was a United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam War where he had achieved the rank of Petty Officer 3 Class. He married Lesa Ellen Dufresne December 29, 1981. He was a member of White Oak Church of God in Bergman, as well as being a lifetime member and past post commander of DAV and VVA (Vietnam Veterans Association). He was a singer/songwriter; he played guitar; enjoyed fishing, acting, RVing, woodworking and spending time with his family.
Dave is survived by his wife Lesa Adkins of Yellville, Arkansas;
three sons: David (Chris) Adkins of Rogers, Arkansas; Ernest Adkins of Mountain Home, Arkansas; Michael (Shannon) Adkins of Summit, Arkansas;
one daughter Becky Adkins of Yelllville, Arkansas;
one brother Terry (Joyce) Adkins of Sarasota, Florida;
his best friend Larry Rawlinson of Bradenton, Florida;
eight grandchildren: Elijah Adkins, Lorelai Adkins, Isabella Adkins, Daniel Adkins, Cameron Adkins, Maci Adkins, Zeb Adkins, and Tinsley Adkins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation for Mr. Adkins will be 6:00 8:00 pm, Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville, Arkansas.
Funeral service with military honors will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Roller-Burn s Funeral Home Chapel in Yellville, Arkansas with Jamie Chisum and Mike Nichols officiating.
Interment will follow at Lee's Mountain Cemetery near Summit, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be David Adkins, Michael Adkins, Larry Devore, Mark Dufresne, Joey Haase, Joey Dufresne, Ryan DeVore, William Tremaine, and Steven Dufresne.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ernest Adkins, Larry Rawlinson, Terry Adkins, Cameron Adkins, Zeb Adkins, Eli Adkins, Maci Adkins, Tinsley Adkins, Rorie Adkins, Daniel Adkins, and Isabella Adkins;
Memorials may be made to Twin Lakes Playhouse in Mountain Home, Arkansas, www.twinlakesplayhouse.org
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9 Condolence(s)
Amanda Newberry
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God mend your broken hearts. <3
Much love, Amanda
Linda Hunter
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Less, thinking of you and your family. My heart aches for you and your children. He's with GOD now and all pain is gone. HUGS and Love along with prayers for all of you
Betty Armstrong
Monday, September 18, 2017
Sometimes we meet a person who change our lives. A person who never judged you on your past, and always found solution for the future.A person who would tell you corny jokes just to make you smile. Uncle Dave lived life miles above my own, but that good because he gave me something to look up to...love you Uncle Dave..even if you did make me eat all my supper before you gave me a drink..
Pam Grissom Mullen
Monday, September 18, 2017
So sad to hear of Dave's passing. I worked for USDA, FmHA when Dave was working, also. He was a very nice, intelligent man. Prayers for your family.
Ceci Malcolm Bopp
Monday, September 18, 2017
I met David over 50 year ago when his brother was a high school friend. Some years later he was married to my friend and co-worker who passed away in 1980. David was one of the nicest, kindest people whom I have ever known and he had many talents. We reconnected on Facebook some years ago and it was easy to see that he was as nice and kind as he had always been, was a devoted husband and father and that he and his second wife raised wonderful children in a loving home. I am sure that he will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. I knew that his health problems were many -- some going all the way back to the Vietnam war -- but his spirits were so good that I did not realize how ill he had become. May he rest in peace.
Patty Kotlicky
Monday, September 18, 2017
Dave, you were definitely one of the "good guys"! Those of us who were lucky enough to call you our friend are indeed blessed and the world is a better place because of you. Fly high and strong with the legion of heavenly angels who watch over us all!
Lesa, dear friend, my heart is with you and your family. I am so sorry that you have to walk this path in life, but know that you are not alone. If there is anything that I can do, just let me know.
Sending much love and God's blessing of grace your way.
Jimmy and Delilah Paxton, Leandra, and Chrissi
Monday, September 18, 2017
We are very sorry to hear about Dave's passing! Hugs, prayers, and love to you guys!!
Jeff Spencet
Monday, September 18, 2017
Always enjoyed being around Dave as we worked for the same agency. He loved his family and his country. RIP my friend
Nancy Young
Monday, September 18, 2017
To the family of David Email. Adkins. My family sends their deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you. John 5:29