John Adkins

John Patrick Adkins, age 56, passed away on April 30, 2019 in the presence of his family. He was born on March 17, 1963 to his parents Gene Brown and Carol Adkins in Circleville, Ohio. John loved meeting new people, and never knew a stranger. He also loved to play cards, Texas Hold ‘Em being his favorite. John was a talented Jack of all trades who could do an array of different jobs, and he enjoyed his work laying carpet for people in the community. He would do anything for anyone, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. John is preceded in death by his brother William J. Adkins; his father Gene Brown; and his step father Roger Garrett. Left to mourn his passing is his loving mother Carol (John) Estep; his siblings Richard Garrett, Stacey (Brad) Vanbuskirk, and Steven (Kim) Garrett; his brother and best friend Kyle Hampp; his nieces and nephews Heather Seavolt, Richie Garrett, Aubri Vanbuskirk, Bradi Vanbuskirk, Chiya Vanbuskirk, Stevie Kay Garrett and Billy Garrett; as well as several great nieces and nephews and friends. Visitation will be held at Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral Home, located at 151 East Main Street Circleville, on Friday May 3rd from 11 to 2pm. John’s funeral service will be held at 2pm on Friday May 3rd with Pastor Jim Vandagriff officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Cemetery. Donations may be made to help offset John’s funeral costs.