Rev. Robert "Big Doug" Adkins, age 77 of Caryville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at the UT Medical Center of Knoxville. Robert was born on March 9, 1936 in Campbell County, Tennessee to the late Edgar and Flossie Packette Adkins. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Robert was a member of Red Ash Baptist Church. Robert pastored at Bearwallow Baptist Church and Red Ash Baptist Church over the years, and he also founded the Open Arms Ministry. Robert loved spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his daughter, Patsy Brown, and his brothers Willie and Raymond Adkins.
Survivors
Wife of 54 Years Reba Adkins Caryville
Son Rick Adkins and Wife Rossana Pennsylvania
Brothers Willard Adkins Seymour
Doug Adkins Tennessee
Sisters Willadean Bell South Carolina
Carol Lawson Clinton
5 Grandchildren
1 Great Grandchild
Several other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and relatives.
Visitation: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, December 27, 2013 at Red Ash Baptist Church.
Funeral Service: 7:00 PM Friday, December 27, 2013 at Red Ash Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Braden, Rev. Don Allen, and Rev. Kenny Gilliam officiating.
Interment: Family and Friends will meet at Jacksboro Cemetery in LaFollette at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 28, 2013.You can also view Robert's guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.
Survivors
Wife of 54 Years Reba Adkins Caryville
Son Rick Adkins and Wife Rossana Pennsylvania
Brothers Willard Adkins Seymour
Doug Adkins Tennessee
Sisters Willadean Bell South Carolina
Carol Lawson Clinton
5 Grandchildren
1 Great Grandchild
Several other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and relatives.
Visitation: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, December 27, 2013 at Red Ash Baptist Church.
Funeral Service: 7:00 PM Friday, December 27, 2013 at Red Ash Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Braden, Rev. Don Allen, and Rev. Kenny Gilliam officiating.
Interment: Family and Friends will meet at Jacksboro Cemetery in LaFollette at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 28, 2013.You can also view Robert's guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.
Rev. Robert "Big Doug" Adkins, age 77 of Caryville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at the UT Medical Center of Knoxville. Robert was born on March 9, 1936 in Campbell County, Tennessee to the late Edgar and Flossie Packette Adkins. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Robert was a member of Red Ash Baptist Church. Robert pastored at Bearwallow Baptist Church and Red Ash Baptist Church over the years, and he also founded the Open Arms Ministry. Robert loved spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his daughter, Patsy Brown, and his brothers Willie and Raymond Adkins.
Survivors
Wife of 54 Years Reba Adkins Caryville
Son Rick Adkins and Wife Rossana Pennsylvania
Brothers Willard Adkins Seymour
Doug Adkins Tennessee
Sisters Willadean Bell South Carolina
Carol Lawson Clinton
5 Grandchildren
1 Great Grandchild
Several other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and relatives.
Visitation: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, December 27, 2013 at Red Ash Baptist Church.
Funeral Service: 7:00 PM Friday, December 27, 2013 at Red Ash Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Braden, Rev. Don Allen, and Rev. Kenny Gilliam officiating.
Interment: Family and Friends will meet at Jacksboro Cemetery in LaFollette at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 28, 2013.You can also view Robert's guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.
Survivors
Wife of 54 Years Reba Adkins Caryville
Son Rick Adkins and Wife Rossana Pennsylvania
Brothers Willard Adkins Seymour
Doug Adkins Tennessee
Sisters Willadean Bell South Carolina
Carol Lawson Clinton
5 Grandchildren
1 Great Grandchild
Several other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and relatives.
Visitation: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, December 27, 2013 at Red Ash Baptist Church.
Funeral Service: 7:00 PM Friday, December 27, 2013 at Red Ash Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Braden, Rev. Don Allen, and Rev. Kenny Gilliam officiating.
Interment: Family and Friends will meet at Jacksboro Cemetery in LaFollette at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 28, 2013.You can also view Robert's guestbook at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.
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