Adkins, William, age 79, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2007 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born July 6, 1928 in West Virginia the son of Everett & Ada (Medows) Adkins. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Geraldine "Jerry" Adkins; and his daughter, Colleen Wilson. Survivors include his daughter, Jewel Brunner; son, Richard Byrge; son-in-law, Roger Wilson; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Friday, October 26, 2007 at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH. Burial will follow at Dayton National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 1 PM until the time of services.