John Ora Adkins, 86, of Longwood Florida formerly of Memphis, TN died January 12, 2012 at his home in Longwood, FL. He leaves behind two sons, David E. Adkins (Carolyn) of Longwood, FL and John Garry Adkins (Vickie) of Vancleave, MS and one sister Hazel Overstreet; 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Elizabeth Adkins and daughter, Virginia Burns. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 16 from 6-8 p.m. and funeral services with interment following, will be on Tuesday, January 17 at 2 p.m. all at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens on Germantown Rd. Online condolences may be expressed at www.memphisfuneralhome. net. Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens 3700 N. Germantown Rd. 901-725-0100