Obituary for Boyd ADKINS
Boyd C. Adkins, Jr., age 61 was born November 6, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Boyd C. Adkins, Sr. and Louise Adkins. He was educated in the Dayton Public School system and graduated from Nettie Lee Roth High School, Class of ‘1978 where he played basketball and football. Boyd worked at General Motors in several of their plants for 30 plus years. He started as a Production Line Worker and retired as a Plant Supervisor.
Boyd was a hard worker and a great provider for his family. He was mild mannered and enjoyed having fun. He loved family and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed skating, listening to music, dancing, traveling and watching sports on television especially WWD wrestling when he watched it with his daughter and son.
On Monday, March 22, 2021 Boyd Adkins, Jr. transitioned from this life to be in the presence of the Lord. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Terri Adkins. Boyd leaves to cherish fond memories and celebrate his life: daughter, Qiana (James Lloyd) Adkins and son, Boyd C. (Martina Muldrew) Adkins, IV; (2) grandchildren, Jai’Ana Lloyd and Boyd C. Adkins, V; (3) sisters, Marcella Martin, Linda Adkins and Antoinette (Dean) Martin; (1) brother, Darryl Adkins; (2) nephews, Storm Adkins and Terrance Hillsman; a host of cousins, other family members and friends including special friends, Kevin Love, Dwight Riley and Robert Bush.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave., Trotwood, Ohio 45416, with Rev Frank Adkins officiating. Walk through visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com; virtual streaming link available.
Virtual streaming:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86506547346?pwd=MVRuWnNNQVM4QmNuVEw4RFlIamNDQT09
Meeting ID: 865 0654 7346
Passcode: 589146
Boyd was a hard worker and a great provider for his family. He was mild mannered and enjoyed having fun. He loved family and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed skating, listening to music, dancing, traveling and watching sports on television especially WWD wrestling when he watched it with his daughter and son.
On Monday, March 22, 2021 Boyd Adkins, Jr. transitioned from this life to be in the presence of the Lord. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Terri Adkins. Boyd leaves to cherish fond memories and celebrate his life: daughter, Qiana (James Lloyd) Adkins and son, Boyd C. (Martina Muldrew) Adkins, IV; (2) grandchildren, Jai’Ana Lloyd and Boyd C. Adkins, V; (3) sisters, Marcella Martin, Linda Adkins and Antoinette (Dean) Martin; (1) brother, Darryl Adkins; (2) nephews, Storm Adkins and Terrance Hillsman; a host of cousins, other family members and friends including special friends, Kevin Love, Dwight Riley and Robert Bush.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave., Trotwood, Ohio 45416, with Rev Frank Adkins officiating. Walk through visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com; virtual streaming link available.
Virtual streaming:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86506547346?pwd=MVRuWnNNQVM4QmNuVEw4RFlIamNDQT09
Meeting ID: 865 0654 7346
Passcode: 589146