Charles Edward Adkins

Charles Edward Adkins, 74 years of age, of Alum Creek, WV was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday April 9, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 5, 1945 in Lundale, WV. He was the son of Kenous and Agnes Adkins.
Charles is survived by his wife of 21 years Bonnie Adkins; his son James Adkins(Crystal); daughters Carletta Hollandsworth(Gary) and Brooklyn Adkins; stepson Jeremy Beckelheimer; stepdaughter Crystal Beckelheimer; his grandchildren: Angel Walden, Mason Adkins, Carissa Adkins, Courtney Epling, Kandas Stowers, Tyler Skeens, Chad Hollandsworth, Hayley and Elijah Adkins; and great grandchildren Alex Hodges, MacKenzie and Gunner Adkins Gabrielle and Lincoln Epling, JW and Paige Walden, Waylon Skeens, and Jobe Wilson; sister Genevieve (Ginny) Adkins and all of his many special nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brothers: Melvin Marshall Adkins, Hartley Adkins, William Adkins (also Known as Tob), Everett Adkins(also known as Duke), David Adkins, Ralph Adkins and his sisters Nova Gay Adkins, Ella Mae Straitiff (also known as Sis), and Mary Cummings.
Charles attended Guyan Valley High School. He was well known and respected as a loving husband, father,grandfather and great grandfather as well as his carpentry work, cooking family meals, fishing and playing cards. He was a born again believer and longed to see his savior Jesus Christ and all of his family and friends in heaven,
Funeral services will be 1:00pm Friday April 12, 2019 at Handley Funeral Home, Hamlin, WV with Matthew Epling, Mason Adkins and Chad Hollandsworth. The burial will be in the Goldsbury Cemetery, Sias, WV. A visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm Thursday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be grandsons Mason Adkins, Chad Hollandsworth, Elijah Adkins, and Tyler Skeens; Nephews Brad Cummings, Brian Cummings, James Straitiff, Rick Adkins, Cole Cummings and stepson Jeremy Beckelheimer.