ADKINS, George S., age 71, resident of Fairborn for 56 years passed away Friday, July 10, 2009. He was born May 23, 1938 in Morgan County, Kentucky, son of Jasper and Bessie Adkins, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death are sister Luna Dulin, and two brothers, Tommie Adkins and Zettie Adkins. He leaves his beloved wife of 48 years, Brenda Sue Adkins; sons Ronnie (Candy) Adkins, Scottie (Dottie) Adkins, Russell (Amber) Adkins, Johnny (Hope) Adkins and Georgie (Carrie) Adkins, all of Fairborn; 12 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren; and loving sister Betty Andreu of Fairborn. He was retired from Labor Union Local 1410 after 34 years of service. George was also trustee at the Labor Union Hall for 8 years and enjoyed being a mason of Local Lodge 764 where he was a member. Funeral services will be held 11:00AM Thursday July 16, 2009 at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Rd, Dayton. Family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00AM prior to services. Burial will follow services at Byron Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton in memory of George Adkins.