Michael Earl Adkins, 55, peacefully passed away on July 25, 2015. He was born at Fort Belvoir, VA. He is joining in death his father, Aulda L Adkins, mother, Lola Mae Adkins, , sister, Loretta Booker and very good friend Austin Motley. He was a family man who always had time for his kids, wife and loved ones. His favorite pass times were enjoying the beach, fishing, collecting eagle statues and celebrating the accomplishments of his 3 sons. He was always the type of man who touched the hearts of everyone he met. He had many jobs but his real passion was his own business Adkins Custom Painting and Home Repair. He enjoyed taking his sons to the job and teaching them how to work and repair homes.

He leaves behind his wife of 31 years, Lynn Adkins, his son, Jared Adkins and daughter-in law Christine Adkins, sons Blake Adkins and Charles Adkins and their girlfriends Sara Cauldwell and Micaela Clare. He also leaves behind his brothers and sister-in-laws, Doug and Kay Adkins, Bobby and Debbie Adkins.

If you would like to make a donation in Mike's name in lieu of flowers we ask that you consider Assistance in Health, C/O Brian McEvilly, 1331 E Wyoming Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124. Or use their online donation portal www.aih.org/philly .

We appreciate all the support and prayers. Please join us for a celebration of his life and all the hearts he touched with his laughter on Saturday, August 1, 2015, 10 - 11 AM for viewing and 11-12 noon for the service at Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd NE, Leesburg, Virginia 20176. Interment to follow at Shenandoah Memorial Park, Winchester, VA.