Frank Edwin Adkins

1936 - 2018

Frank Edwin Adkins obituary, 1936-2018

BORN

1936

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home

1701 East Millbrook Road

Raleigh, North Carolina

Frank Adkins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 18, 2018.

On January 17, 2018, Ed died peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Draper, NC to the late Frank M. and Kathryn Adkins. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Shirley Brim Adkins and their son, Dwayne Adkins.

Ed graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in 1958 and joined New York Life Insurance Company the same year. After 42 years, he retired as a managing partner in 2001. He enjoyed traveling, spectator sports, and meeting people.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Adkins, son, Michael D. Adkins, brother, Stephen Adkins and wife Iris, grandchildren, Joe Adkins, Becky Shoaf (Wesley) and Katie Meyer (Joe), three great-grandchildren, two nieces, grandniece and grandnephews and several cousins.

A memorial service will be held at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home on Millbrook Road at 1:00pm on Monday. The family would like to visit with you prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 pm. Burial will be at Raleigh Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, if you wish to honor Ed, please contribute to the charity of your choice.

The family thanks the staff of Rosie's Care Home with deep appreciation for the excellent care given.

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February 2, 2018

Wynne Dunn

I just found out that Ed passed away yesterday, and I am so sad that I missed the service.

Ed Adkins was larger than life to me. He certainly had a positive impact on me, as a young person starting out in the "real world" out of college. I still remember many of the little sayings and jokes that he often told us at New York Life. Some of those were truly life lessons that I cherish.

I am very sorry for your family's loss.

January 23, 2018

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Carolyn Griggs

Mary Ann -- My hugs, thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

January 22, 2018

Phyllis McArthur

January 22, 2018

Pat Mead

My love and thoughts go out to each and every member of the Adkins family. Most especially to Steve and Iris, and to Mike.
May you all cry a little, laugh a little, when remembering back on Ed's life with you!
I love you all!
Pat Mead

January 21, 2018

The loss of a loved one can be very difficult please take comfort in God's word at 1 Cor. 15:22.

January 20, 2018

CW

My condolences to the Adkins' family.Im very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you at this difficult time, and be comfort , and strengthen by God'sWord in John 6:40.

January 19, 2018

Shirley Weston

My thoughts and prayers are with you Mary Ann.

January 18, 2018

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11

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22

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home

1701 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

Jan

22

Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home

1701 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

Jan

22

Burial

Raleigh Memorial Park

NC

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1701 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

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