Glenn William Adkins

Glenn William Adkins of Sandy Hook, KY, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026, at his residence, at the age of 81 years, 6 months, and 8 days.  He was born Wednesday, October 15, 1944, at Canton, OH, son of William Ransom & Ruby Belle Stevens Adkins. 

Glenn was united in marriage to Betty Ruth Eldridge.  This union was blessed with three children, Melissa, Amanda, and Jennifer Lynn.  Glenn was a retired heavy equipment operator for the KY State Highway Department and was also a retired farmer. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Ransom & Ruby Belle Adkins; his wife, Betty Ruth Adkins; one daughter, Jennifer Lynn Adkins; and one sister & one brother, Molly Harding and Dale Adkins.

Glenn is survived by two daughters, Melissa McGuire and Amanda & Sean Williams all of Sandy Hook, KY; a special person in his life who was more than just a son-in-law and more like a son he never had, Sean Williams, whom he called "Seanie Boy"; two granddaughters, Gracie Cox & Chloe Rose; one brother & one sister, Sammy Adkins (Donna Jarvis) & Marcella Wilder all of Sandy Hook, KY; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Glenn will be missed by all his family and many friends.

Funeral service 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the Potter Funeral Home, with Rev. Garry Ferguson officiating.  Burial to follow in the Adkins Cemetery, Neal Howards Creek, KY 702, Sandy Hook, KY.  Visitation from 1 - 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at the funeral home.

Pallbearers:  Cameran Wells, Scott Cox, Johnny Bowman, Kevin Wright, Cameron Wilder, Gracie Cox, & Chloe Rose.

Honorary Pallbearers:  Sammy Adkins & Sean Williams.

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