Mr. Roy Vernell Adkins Sr. passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his residence in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 71 years. Roy was born May 3, 1952, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Acy Adkins Sr. and Lillie Mae Adkins.
Roy, a resident of Saginaw, Michigan, was a member of Old Town Christian Outreach. He retired from General Motors (Chevrolet Grey Iron). He was affiliated with UAW Local 668. Roy enjoyed washing his cars, playing dominoes, and socializing with family and friends. Roy was a jack of all trades, a charming, witty, Alfa Male. He was a history buff and a realist, but most of all he was a husband, loving father, and grandfather. Roy was married to Yolanda “Lonnie” the true love of his life, for 55 years. From their union, six beautiful children were born. His legacy lives on.
Roy leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Yolanda D. Adkins; one adoring daughter and four attentive sons, Roy V. Adkins Jr, Devro D. Adkins Sr, Amad R. Adkins, Yolanda S. Adkins, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Reggie R. Adkins; his dedicated mother, Lille Mae Adkins; special extended family members, Tina Gonzales, Felicia Wrenn, Erik Donoho Sr., and Kaneeko Rios, and Tenesha Cooper; his wonderful grandchildren whom he dearly loved, Dequarrius E. Adkins, Myles Schumann-Adkins, M. Shacka Adkins, Roy V. Adkins III, Nevaeh Keating-Adkins, KaShayla Wilson, Darius, Quinesha, Devro Jr., Naseer, Ameena Adkins, Erik Jr., King, and Airrece Donoho; a host of great-grandchildren; sisters, Cloella and Marguire Davis; one brother, Albert “Popeye” Davis; many aunts; and a host of special nieces and nephews.
Roy was preceded in death by his son, Damon Q. Adkins; grandson, Idris D. Everett-Adkins; brothers, Acy Adkins Jr, Jeffrey and Greg Davis; and Ronnie Adkins; and his father, Acy Adkins, Sr.
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