Jimmy Ray Adkins, 78, of Van, WV, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at CAMC Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. He has been very sick for a long time.

Jimmy was born March 9, 1945, to the late Herman and Bertha Adkins.

Jimmy was a coal miner for 29 years. Jimmy is loved and will be missed by all.

He is survived by his wife, Pat, of 59 years; and a son who he loved dearly, Kennith and Malinda; a special sister, Barbara Workman and husband Lloyd of Chattanooga, Tennessee; a very special granddaughter, Alisha Vance and husband Ken of Pineville, WV; five great-grandchildren who he loved and enjoyed very much, Maddox, Harper, Lillie, Emerson, and Ryleigh; a very special person, Teaire, who Jimmy loved and cared so much about and helped any way she could with him. Jimmy is also survived by several nieces and nephews and a special nephew, Johnny, who has helped with Jimmy so much.

By Jimmy’s request, there will be no service or visitation. 

Evans Funeral Home, Chapmanville, WV, is in charge of arrangements.