Glenn Randall Adkins passed away May 19, 2020 after a courageous battle with ALS, with loving support from his beloved family.
Born January 25, 1954, he was the son of Ella Mae Adkins and the late Virgil Glenn Adkins. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rhonda Dorsey Adkins, children Matthew Adkins (Jessica), Erin Adkins Collins, Sean Adkins, granddaughter, Amelia Pearl Adkins, granddogs Max, Bella Louise, Bayley May, Boomer and Molly. Special friends Mark Conner, Randy Maynard, Keith D. Ray and many special family members and friends.
In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a son-in-law Joshua Collins and in-laws Lowell and Jeanette Dorsey.
Randy was a graduate of C-K High School (1971), Marshall University (1975), and Asbury Theological Seminary (1979). He was ordained as a Deacon in the UMC in 1979 and an Elder in 1980.
Randy pastored United Methodist Churches in West Virginia for 38 years, including Lavalette UMC, Lavalette; Morris Memorial UMC, Charleston; Otterbein UMC, Huntington; Greenview UMC, Bluefield; First UMC, Princeton; and UM Temple, Beckley.
A service celebrating Randy’s life and faith will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to ALS Association (www.ALSA.org).
Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova, WV is assisting the Adkins family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com
i WAS SO SADDENED TO HEAR OF THIS GREAT LOSS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOR FAMILY. i SO ENJOYED MY TIME IN PRINCETON . RANDY WAS VERY INSTRUMENTAL IN MY CONTINUED FAITH JOURNEY AND WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS ONE OFMY FAVORITE PASTORS.
Randy was a wonderful man and a great pastor. Joe and I will be forever grateful for all the prayers visits and phone calls to us thru Joe’s sickness. Please know that you have been in our prayers thru the tough the tough times.
Rhonda,
Randy was a beacon of light in our dark world. I loved him for his life of faith and his wonderful sense of humor. Heaven is rejoicing today because Randy has gone home. May God’s abiding love bring you peace and comfort. Love you, Judy
Ms. Rhonda and all the family, my sincere prayers for your time of grief. I am in Princeton, and remember Randy, my brother Joe worships at the church here. I have prayed with you during your time of caring for Randy, and for the Lord to be with him. I feel close to you all as my loving wife passed in 2015 with ALS at the age of 62.. I know what you have dealt with and of your journey. I am Corps Sergeant Major at the Princeton Salvation Army, if you ever want to talk please feel free to e-mail or call.
Rhonda and family. Such wonderful memories of Randy, mostly from our Huntington days. He always exuded such joy, helped us laugh through the challenges and realized in simple to understand words what the grace and love of Jesus was all about. I thank God for you and your family and continue to pray for you in these days of sorrow, mixed with the joy of blessing him home.
Sorry to learn of Randy’s death. He has been a friend and fellow faith traveler for many years. Rhonda, my prayers are with you. May God’s powerful and sustaining spirit keep you at this time.
Rhonda & family,
Even though all knew the day would come, the coming of that day breaks our hearts – collectively. Is there a balm in Gilead? Yes, may
the healing ointment of the prayers of others hold you up. And may the love of God be as a warm blanket to offer comfort, a sense of
security and bring peace of spirit.