Bob Adkison Obituary (1931

Bob Adkison, 81, of Russellville, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center in Russellville. The son of the late Reverend Roscoe Adkison and Mildred Wilson Adkison, he was born March 5, 1931 in Chickalah. He married Opal Hood, on October 31, 1952 at Russellville. He was a United States Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict and was the Executive Director of ARVAC, Inc. He was a member of the Dardanelle Rotary Club, Dardanelle Chamber of Commerce and First Assembly of God in Russellville. He enjoyed being a pilot, golfing, watching basketball and football, reading, history, and displayed a genuine interest in his fellow man. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Opal Adkison of Russellville; two sons, Gary Adkison of Atkins and Greg Adkison of Little Rock; two grandchildren, Christopher Norman of FL and Jennifer Adkison-Owens of Jacksonville; sister, Frances Jackson of Texarkana, AR; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Memorial service will be held at 11:00AM, Monday, March 4, 2013 at Humphrey Chapel in Russellville. Rev. Larry Pyle and Rev. Bud Avants will officiate. A private burial will be held at 10:00AM, Monday, March 4, 2013 at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville. Military Honors will be provided by the Rogers-Rye Post #2283 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:00PM, on Sunday, at the funeral home. Honorary pallbearers include Lou Vitali, Mel Powell, Roger Hunter, Gary Rhodes and Ed Paladino. Arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. PDF Printable Version