James Adkins Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Adkins of Swan, Iowa, who passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Adkins to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Adkins and Romajean Adkins (Robinson); his brother Rodney Adkins; his stepfather Bob Zika; his grandson J. D. Adkins; and his nephew Ryan Adkins.

He is survived by: his sons, James Harold Adkins Jr. (Jamie), Jeffrey Lee Adkins (Alicia) of Altoona and Jason Linn Adkins of Swan; his wife Colleen Adkins; his pet Boomer; his siblings, Dennis Adkins, Gloria Combs (Mike), Pam Jensen Elliott (Bruce), Andrea Miller (Jim) and Jody Petersen (Dave); his stepmother Lillian Plunket; his grandchildren, Kendra Fouch (Ethan), Andrew Adkins (Stacia), Jacob Adkins (Emma), Rachel Derby (Corey), Anna Adkins, Alex Swanson, John Adkins (Sydney), Kenzie Dunblazier (Lane), Kaylee Adkins, Jordan Adkins, Jasmine Adkins (Jake), Julia Adkins, Jessica Laube (Alex) and Cassie Adkins (Anthony); his great grandchildren, Ryder and Zayden Fouch; his grandchildren, Navy, Kipton, Memphis Adkins, Leighton, Lennon Adkins, Fitz, Killian, Sullivan Derby, Rori, Remi Dunblazier, Dutton, Douglas Adkins, Hazel Laube, Koda Adkins and Phoenix Adkins; his friends, Dan and Jan Schall; and his granddaughters, Chan Wildt and Beth Thompson. He is also survived by family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bondurant Federated Church Youth Missions.