Frank Gordon Adkins

Frank Gordon Adkins passed away on Friday, January 9th at the age of 94 at home with his family at his side.

He was born on July 15, 1931 in Goodwill, WV and lived there until he went into the United States Army where he served his country during the Korean War. He then moved to Columbus, OH where he met Alma and married. They lived a simple, but happy life. He loved his family and treasured them.

He enjoyed going out to eat, hunting, fishing, working with the Boy Scouts (Troop 511, known as the “Renegades”), going hiking, camping and other outdoor activities. There are numerous men from the south side of Columbus who remember him fondly as a positive, Christian influence in their lives. He also was active in his church, Parsons Baptist, for many years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Alma Adkins, parents Thomas and Beulah Adkins, siblings Ernest, Howard, Katherine and Lillian, son, Darrell Wampler and granddaughter Shelly Wampler.

Survived by children, Dan (Mary) Wampler, Brenda (Greg) Abram, daughter-in-law Kathy Wampler. Grandchildren, Nikki and Eric Upton, Kevin (Arlena) Wampler, David and Bill Wampler, Christina (Matthew Hill) Wampler, Elizabeth (Christopher) Edwards, Andy (Natalie) Abram. Great-grandchildren Harper, Josiah, Michelle, Dustin, Mikayla and Avery.

There will be a celebration of life at a later time.