Chester Adkins, 71 of Elkhorn City, KY passed away Monday, March 01, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Chester was born October 10, 1949 at Rockhouse, KY to the late Elvia Adkins & Rosetta Hylton Adkins. In addition to his parents, Chester was preceded in death by two sisters, Ella Lou Bartley and Phyllis Bartley. Chester is survived by his wife of 52 years, Shelma Carol Looney Adkins of Elkhorn City, KY; a son, Chester Brian Adkins (Suetta) of Belcher, KY; a daughter, Kimberly Thacker (Michael) of Elkhorn City, KY; fourteen grandchildren, Miranda Ratliff, Megan Thacker, Devan Ferran, Tiffany Adkins, Dalton Thacker, Jordan Adkins, Xavier Adkins, Gabriel Ferran, Alonna Adkins, Isaiah Adkins, Zachary Adkins, Jacob Ferran, Alivia Adkin & Eden Adkins; five great-grandchildren, Khloey Ratliff, Ivory Ferran, Liam Hall, Levi Combs & Ember Ferran. Chester is also survived by two brothers, Roy Adkins & Lester Adkins both of Rockhouse, KY and four sisters, Donna Adams of Elkhorn City, KY, Liz Stapleton of Hellier, KY, Emma Sykes of Louisa, KY & Loretta Mullins of Rockhouse, KY. Chester was a member of the Elkhorn City Baptist Church, past master and chaplain of Thomas C. Cecil Lodge #375, Anna O Young Chapter #28 of the Order of the Eastern Star, President of the Whitewater Shrine Club, driver for the El Hasa Pike County A Team, chaplain for the Fraternal Order of Police and a Kentucky Colonel. He had a host of musician friends, Brothers in Christ and Brothers in the lodge that will mourn his passing. Visitation will be from 6-10PM Wednesday, March 03 & Thursday, March 04, 2021 at the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with a Masonic service at 6PM and funeral service at 7PM on Thursday. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 05, 2021 at 1PM from the chapel with Aaron Butler and Mike Coleman. Burial will follow at Dow Brooks Cemetery, Draffin, KY.
Bill and I are so very sorry to hear about the passing of Chet. Bill will really miss talking and texting him. We know he will be greatly missed by all his many family members and friends! We will always remember Chet when we return to the gospel singing at the Breaks! All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers! God’s peace to all…..
We are so sorry to hear of Chet’s passing. He was a wonderful friend to my father and was there to help our family when needed after his passing. His charitable works made such an impact on the community and will be remembered for his service by those who knew him well. God bless and keep you all and please do not hesitate to let our family know if there is anything that we can do to aid you in this time of sorrow. We are only a phone call away (606.754.9057).
Mom (Dona Adkins) and I wanted to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. It’s a wonderful blessing, though, to know someone’s life and that they were born again Christians and ready to meet their Savior. (John 3:3 “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”) Chester is enjoying heaven with Jesus now and won’t ever feel any more pain again. I’m praying for you all.
Our entire family offers our condolences with such a heavy heart for your loss of such a wonderful man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Shelma, children, grandchildren, and all the family.
Prayers for Shelma and the family.
Much love and many prayers for Shelma, Brian, Kim, and all the family.
So sorry, for the loss of Chester. He was a great man & witness for the Glory of God!! I always remembered coming home for the famy reunions , he & Robin racing,always one of the greatest memories. I know dad,John Adkins, is really sorry that he’s not able to make it to the funeral home. Praying for God’s strength,peace & comfort for all of the family!!
We are so sorry for the families loss of a great man & witness for the Glory of God. I always remembered ccoming home for family reunions ,Chester & Robin racing, always one of the highlights & greatest memories!!! Dad,John Adkins ,was so sorry that he was unable to make it to the funeral home. Praying for God’s strength,peace & comfort for the days to come. Much love & prayers!!