George ‘Raymond’ Adkins Sr., 72

George “Raymond” Adkins Sr., 72, of Middleport, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born July 21, 1944 in Clay County, WV.

He was a legend as a mechanic with a passion for racing and blessed with many skills as a talented builder.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Suzie Adkins; children, Connie Kohl, Carrie Schwartz, and George (Missy) Adkins; grandchildren, Zachary (Trish) Kisner, Dusty (Kayla) Adkins, Lucinda Dent, Suzanne Stanley and Dana (Gwen) Halfhill; 6 great grandchildren; brothers, Lendon (Sharon), Randy, Wayne, Mike (Joann), and Roger (Tammy) Adkins; sisters, Linda Adkins and Brenda Richards and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Dennis Adkins; mother and step-father, Gatha and Domingo Alvarado; brothers, Bob and Eugene Adkins; sisters, Betty Foley, Hattie Good and Bonny Allen.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 11 a.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy with Pastor James Keesee officiating. Burial will follow in the Rocksprings Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com