Reed Adkins

Hiram Reed Adkins, or better known as Reed Adkins to his friends and family passed away on September 26th, 2022 at the age of 82 at Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy Ohio.

Reed Adkins is survived by his sister Thelma (Delmer) Rakes of Oak Hill, Ohio, his five children Matt (Bobbi Jo) Adkins of Thurman, Ohio, Mary (Chuck) Petersimes of St Mary, Ohio, Tyler (Cathy) Adkins of St Paris, Ohio, Christy (Stephen) Cook of Troy, Ohio, and Carson Payne of Troy, Ohio. As well as his 13 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; special family Janet Ewing and Violet Arthur, and a host nieces and nephews.

Reed is preceded in death by his wife Naomi Adkins; his parents Matthew Adkins and Esta Bragg; special family Ora and Eva Crabtree; brothers Gordon, Corbin, Thomas, and Wade Adkins, Frank Miller, Albert Collins, and Junior Lovejoy, all of West Virginia; sister Anna Crabtree, of Jackson, Ohio.

Reed Adkins was born on November 22, 1939 in Midkiff, West Virginia to Matthew Adkins and Esta Bragg. Reed Adkins was a member of the United States Military until September of 1964 when he was Honorably discharged one year before the United States became involved in Vietnam War. Following his Service in the United States Military, Reed married Rachel Massie on December 11, 1965. Reed worked at the IVEX Corporation until November of 1998 when he retired after 30 years of service, just one year after marrying the love of his life Naomi Robinette.

Reed Adkins was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He devoted his life to the gospel of Jesus Christ and shared his love through his passion of bluegrass music. Reed was inducted into the Ralph and Flo FOP Hall of fame in August of 2002.

Funeral service will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Fairview Primitive Baptist Church, 2353 Ferry Rd, Bellbrook, OH 45305. Visitation at 1 PM on Saturday until the time of service. Reed will be laid to rest at Fairview Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.