Gary Adkins

Gary was born and grew up in the mountains of Kentucky on July 17, 1960 to Sally and Earl Adkins. He was one of 9 siblings. He was a rebel from the start.

Gary left Kentucky and somehow ended up in Florida. There he learned the trade of building swimming pools. He was a perfectionist at his job. He worked hard and he liked to be his own boss. He was a hard ass, blunt and to the point. But, he was also fun and loved to make smart ass jokes.

He loved Kentucky, the UK Wildcats, building swimming pools, food and living life. But, what he loved most was his family. He raised 7 children who are almost as crazy as he was. He loved hanging out with his family and just spending quality time with them. Having oysters on the grill with him is a favorite past time for most who knew him.

Gary passed away at home while under hospice care on Monday September 23, 2019. He spent his final moments surrounded by his loved ones Gary was a rare breed and, in the end, a rare cancer took his life. His physical presence is no longer with us but, he will live forever in our hearts!

Gary is survived by his children Jennifer Ladue and her husband Ron Ladue, Lorianne Andrews and her husband Danny Stanley, Leeann Adkins, Jeremy Nickless, Christopher Adkins and his wife Nori-Beth Walker and Cody Adkins, 13 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, his siblings Earl “Hoot” Adkins his wife Linda Adkins, Belinda Luttrell, Jeff Adkins and Timmy Adkins as well as many nieces, nephews and other family members.

Preceded in death by his son Gary Lee Adkins Jr., sisters Rachel Adkins and Carolyn Snow, brothers Scotty Atkins and Wayne Adkins, nephew Tony Adkins, mother Sally Adkins, father Earl Adkins and many other cousins, aunts and uncles.

A memorial service to honor his memory will be held at 2576 Roberts Bend Rd, Burnside, KY 42519 Saturday, October 5th at 2pm. Following the service, we will take his ashes to be spread at his final destination. Family and close friends are invited to join us in the celebration of the life of Gary Lee Adkins. The family asks that those who attend not wear black.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Foundation of your choice.