Thomas L. Adkins Jr., 68, of New Philadelphia passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at his home following a period of declining health.
He was born in Toledo on December 11, 1954, to the late Thomas L. and Rita (Wysong) Adkins, Sr. and on April 28, 1973, married Connie A. Brinkerhoff . She died on May 11, 2015.He worked as a truck driver for 34 years and drove with Adkins Bus Line. He enjoyed spending his free time fishing.
He is survived by his 4 children, Rita (Douglas) Coen of Canton, Randy Adkins, Wayne (Judy) Adkins, and Chris Adkins all of New Philadelphia; 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and siblings, Edward Adkins, Angie (Amos) Chupp, April (Bob) Houston, and Adam (Jackie) Adkins.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother Jeff Adkins.
Services will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 11 AM at Smith-Varns Funeral Home in Sugarcreek. Burial will follow in Union Hill Cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 5-8 PM at the funeral home.
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