Anthony Eugene “Tony” Adkins, 67 of Draffin, Kentucky passed away on Monday, October 7th, 2024 at the Pikeville Medical Center. Anthony was a retired Coal Foreman and a member of the Blessed Hope Freewill Baptist Church. He was born on December 12th, 1956 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Eugene & Isabella Adkins.
Besides his parents, Anthony is preceded in death by his sister Elwana Shepard. He is survived by his wife: Dianna Stewart Adkins. Sons: Christopher Kelly Adkins of Draffin, Kentucky; Trevor Shane Adkins of Lick Creek, Kentucky. Grandchildren: Shyanna Pitner, Trinity Adkins, Anthony Hunter Adkins, Sierra Hunt and Lorissa Hunt. Great-grandchildren: Paislee Merrick, Cooper Merrick, Maycee Merrick, Waylon Adkins, Haven Ratliff, & Ellie May. Tony is also survived by a brother, Wayne Adkins of Pikeville, KY.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 9th & Thursday, October 10th from 6-10 PM, a service will be held at 7 PM nightly. Ray Sayers, Rick Sawyers, & others officiating.
The funeral will be held Friday, October 11th at 1 PM. All services will be conducted in the Bailey Funeral Home Chapel with Ray Sayers, Rick Sawyers, Tommy England, & others officiating.
Interment will take place at the Dow Brooks Cemetery in Draffin, Kentucky.
Sorry to hear about Tony’s death. From, Connie (Ratliff) Damron
Tony and Diane were the best neighbors. Tony and Diane visited our church, Tony testified and sang(A true blessing) I spoke with Tony and Trevor August 15th, I’m glad I got to talk with them,Trevo was close and such a big help to his parents. Prayers to this beautiful family.