In Remembrance Of
Don Adkins
Donald Alan Adkins, 72, of Maysville, MO passed away March 6, 2024.
He was born on August 29, 1951, to Charles G. and Pauline Grace (Gensheer) Adkins in St. Joseph, MO. Don grew up in Dearborn, MO and Gower, MO and graduated from East Buchanan High School in 1970. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
On October 12, 1979, he was united in marriage to Joan Horn. After their marriage they lived in Plattsburg, MO and in 1994 they moved to Maysville where they made their home. Don retired from Sur-Gro in Plattsburg. He was an avid Chiefs fan and enjoyed going to drag races. Don loved spending time on his front porch and with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Nancy Pat Adkins, Carol Ann Carpenter and Connie Woodson.
Don is survived by his wife Joan Adkins; his daughters Jaime Baker and fiancé Andy Clevenger and Heather Kent; grandchildren William Wendt, Amethyst Wendt, Haley Wendt and Ashlyn Wendt; brothers, Charles (Stacy) Adkins and Jim Bob (TJ) Adkins; sisters, Janice (Mike) McNutt and Mary (Tom) Crawford; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 11:00 am -12:00 pm with Funeral Service at 12:00 pm Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.
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18 comments
Ron Kretzer
So sorry for your loss
Anita Mummert
So sorry to hear of Donnie’s passing . Sending sincerest sympathies to all. May you find peace
everett j gilmore
RIP my friend. only wish i knew it was you at harmers one day. i hadn:t saw you in sevral years. you were always a nice guy!!
Terry Billington
Chuck, so sorry to hear about your brother. Having lost my sister recently I understand and sympathize with you. I send my deepest condolences to you and your family. God Bless.
Valerie Holland
So sorry for your loss.
Tim Crawford
Sorry for your loss
Chuck Witt
Donnie was a good man, I liked him a lot but due to our paths being different I hadn’t seen him in years. I am sure he will be missed by many.
Long Susan
I’m so sorry for your loss. I am so glad you have so many family members.
Rachael Musser Smith
Thinking of your family at this difficult time. May you find comfort and joy in your memories. Much love, prayers and hugs to you all.
Janice Mcnutt
I will miss you always calling me your “Birthday Present”. We had such good times growing up on the farm. You hitting me on head with an axe at Aunt Hazel’s home in tool shed, no damage, just broke skin, drew blood. Scared everyone.
Jones Family
Thinking of you during this difficult time. May you find comfort from your memories. Uncle Donnie will be missed dearly.
James Denney
Sorry for the loss of your Brother
Melanie Beaman
May you find comfort in your loving family and peace in God’s loving arms. Extending my deepest sympathy.
Dennis and Sondra Brinton
In sympathy on your loss of a loved one.
Ruth Logsn
I want to express my deepest sympathy to all of the Adkins family on the loss of Donnie. I have such good memories of him from 50 years ago. The pool games he and Bill played, the nights I cooked breakfast for the three of us–all filled with jokes and laughs. Donnie always treated me with respect and I really appreciated that. I am so sorry for your loss.
Connie E Marx
Sorry to hear about Don. Our thoughts and prayers to all the family.
Lewis Moore, John & Chris and Connie Marx. God Bless
Russell Adkins
So sad to hear. I would never have known if not for Nina’s FB post. Wish I could have stayed in touch more. Always loved to talk to Donnie. He was always pleasant and had such a great smile. All our thoughts and prayers to everyone.
Gary Helberg
So Sorry for your loss. I have many fun memories with Donny and plenty of mischief as well. Rest in peace my friend!