David Franklin Adkins

Biography

David F. "Skinner" Adkins, 64 of West Lafayette passed away at his home on Wednesday August 24, 2011. David was born in Ironton, Ohio on May 29, 1947 to the late Ruby Scott and Merrell Adkins. He enjoyed fishing; hunting and watching his grandchildren play baseball and softball for Ridgewood Rec. David worked at Clow Water Systems for 37 years. Survived by his wife Suellen Adkins whom he married on August 16, 1975; two sons Christopher (Lisa) Adkins of West Lafayette and Matthew (Tonya) Adkins of Fresno; three grandchildren Seth, Haylee and Zade; two sisters Kay (Dan) Martin of New Philadelphia and Elaine (Bob) Spellman of Frazeysburg; brother Alan (Belerma) Adkins of Peru, IN; step brother Robert (Linda) Burt of Coshocton; several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his infant sister Vivan Adkins; step brother Richard Burt and step sister Mary Wharton. A memorial service will be held at the Waterworks Park on Water St., West Lafayette on Monday August 29, 2011 at 4 PM with the Coshocton County Veterans Council officiating and performing military honors for David. After the service, family and friends are invited to Burt Park in West Lafayette for food and fellowship. Memorial contributions may be directed to Health Services of Coshocton County, P.O. Box 1284, Coshocton, OH 43812 and/or Ridgewood Summer Rec., P.O. Box 66, West Lafayette, OH 43845.