Michael W. Adkins

Michael Wayne Adkins, 38, of Ingram Branch, WV died on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at his home. Born October 22, 1970 at Montgomery, WV he was the son of Carlos Adkins, Sr. of Ingram Branch, WV and the late Patricia Taylor and stepson of Laura Adkins. He was a Correctional Officer for the Federal Bureau of Prisons at Beaver. Mr. Adkins was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Oak Hill, WV, He was a former employee of the Fayette County Sheriff's department and a US Marine Corps veteran. Michael had been accepted for admission to study at the Appalachian Bible Institute in Bradley. Other than his father and step-mother he is survived by one daughter, Haleigh B. Adkins of Fayetteville; one brother, Carlos Adkins, Jr. and wife, Heather of Fayetteville; one sister, Tina Maynor and husband, Evan of Oak Hill; four step-sisters, Melissa Perdue and husband, Anthony of Mount Hope, Autumn Ballard and husband, Braxon of Fayetteville, Deean Dingler of Myrtle Beach, SC and Denece Stanton of Charleston and two step-brothers, Derek Stanton of North Carolina and Dell Stanton of Fredericksburg, VA. Services will be on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. at the Calvary Baptist Church in Oak Hill with Pastor David Richardson officiating. Burial will be at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill with military graveside rites by VFW Post #3110 of Oak Hill. Visitation will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church on Sunday, May 31, 2009 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV