Gene David Adkins Sr.

     Gene David Adkins Sr., age 81, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at the Pikeville Medical Center.  Gene was born on Sept. 27, 1943 to his parents the late Coney Adkins and Thurssey Justice Adkins.  He was the husband of Lucie Mary Poitras Adkins, a retired machine operator and supervisor for Fleet Tool Company.

     Along with his parents, Gene was preceded in death by one son, Gene David Adkins Jr., two grandsons, Gene Odell Adkins, Larry Parks Jr., and several brothers and sisters.

     Along with his wife, Gene is survived by one son, Michael Adkins Sr., one daughter, Shelia Parks, two sisters, Judy Reynolds, Sadie Coleman, six grandchildren, Michael Adkins Jr., Lori Adkins, Johnny Adkins, Santerria Adkins, Robert Adkins, Dewey Parks, two great grandchildren, and a host of loving family and friends.

     A private family memorial service will be announced at a later date.