James Richard Adkins Obituary
The passing of James Richard Adkins of Columbia, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on August 20, 2025 at the age of 86. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Richard Adkins or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping James' spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Adkins and Fredericka Warren Ball; and his siblings, Tommy, Peggy and Ann.
He is survived by: his daughters, Jill C. Adkins-Simmons (Felix) and Kellie Adkins Johnson; his grandchildren, Elisabeth Johnson Cooley (Kyle), Jessica Johnson and James Johnson; and his former wife Frances C. Lowell Adkins.
