In Remembrance Of
Charlie Adkins
Charles Gregory Adkins III, 48, of Gower Mo. went to be with the Lord on June 10, 2026
Charlie was born August 3,1977 to Chuck and Jeanel (LaFollette) Adkins. He grew up in Gower, Mo and graduated from East Buchanan High School in the Class of 1995.
On May 18, 2002 Charlie was united in marriage to Taci (Schuster) Adkins. They were blessed with one son together, Charles Gregory Adkins IV, C.J. He also proudly welcomed with open arms, his stepdaughters Jaycie, Ashlie and Carlie which he always referred to as his girls.
Charlie made his career at The Ford Motor Company plant in Claycomo, MO where he worked for 20 years. He loved his job as a forklift driver and all the many friends he made there. He loved going to the sand dunes in Oklahoma with his four-wheeler where many happy memories were made jumping the dunes and drag racing. He loved riding his motorcycle and participated in many Bikers for Babies rides over the years. He enjoyed bowling and being a part of leagues throughout his life. He also loves to fish, hunt, float trips, guns, cars, watching football, wrestling and Nascar racing. Most of all Charlie loved his family. His son C.J. was his pride and joy and he rarely missed a Sunday dinner at his mother’s house and their daily phone calls. He was a devoted Son, Father and friend.
Charlie was preceded in death by his sister, Crystal Adkins; half-brother, Shannon Tate; grandparents, Ermagene LaFollette and Charles and Pauline Adkins; uncles, Ronald LaFollette and Donnie Adkins; aunts, Carol Carpenter, Mary Crawford and Connie Woodson; and his cousin, Brent LaFollette.
Charlie is survived by his son, C.J Adkins of the home; stepdaughters, Jaycie (Adam) Caw, Ashlie (Kole) Dew, and Carlie (Kyle) Hanway; their mother, Taci Adkins; their grandchildren, Landyn, Lillea and Wyatt; his parents, Jeanel (Ronnie) Adkins, and Chuck (Stacy) Adkins; half-sisters, Dallas (Jimmy) Adkins and Taylor (Ken) Adkins; step sisters, Jessica (Jon) Roe, Rachel (Rodney) Peek, Casey (Javier) Arambula, and Brandy (Darrell) Middleton; grandfather, Ellis LaFollette; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He will truly be missed.
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Rachael (Musser) Smith
So very sorry for your loss. Sending many prayers for loved ones and friends.
Kathy Buchanan
Condolences to the Adkin and LaFollette
families..
Kathy, Josh and Cindy Buchanan
David Langner
so sorry for your loss, sending prayers of strength and comfort
John W Horn
Sorry for the families loss.
Lynn Wilson
I am so very sorry foe the loss of you son. Keeping your family in oir thoughts and prayers .
Brenda (Jackson) Harmer
So sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to the family
Joy (Stagner) Tuey
Sending love and condolences to the entire LaFollette and Adkins families. May God grant you comfort.
Deb Turner Best & Charles Lee Ussary
Chuck, Stacy, and Families
We are so very sorry for the loss of your dear son Charlie.Unfortunately we too personally know how very difficult it is to lose a child ! Life just dosent seem fair in these moments ! Prayers that you can find comfort thru Gods words and may you find blessings in the many memories of Charlie you’ll hold dear to your heart forever more !
All Our Love and Sympathy, Deb n Charlie
Jean LaFollette
I am so sorry for your loss! The obituary here is so beautiful! I am praying for CJ and Jeanel during this difficult time.
Jean LaFollette
Cheryl Beery
Sending thoughts and prayers to the family.
Deepest Sympathy, The Beery’s
Brandy & Darreli Middleton and family
Loved Charlie so much! As my only brother, he will always be a huge part of my life. So many great memories to carry with me. Rest in peace brother, see you in heaven!