Mr. Willie James Adkins

February 4, 1952 - August 9, 2020

You can show your support by sending flowers directly to the family by contacting Debbie's Flowers 870.633.2225 Willie James Adkins was born February 4, 1952 to the late Samuel and Marie Scott Adkins in Forrest City, Arkansas. He received his formal education in Forrest City and was apart of the Lincoln High School Class of 69 although he moved away to attend Job Corps to pursue a trade in carpentry. He attended the Beth Salem Missionary Baptist Church as a child where he accepted Christ. He was often credited as one of the best drummers to come through Forrest City and was known for his performance with Abraham and the Uptights. Later in life he decided to make a career in trucking where he drove over the road. He was preceded in death by his parents: Samuel and Marie Scott Adkins; two siblings: Dow Williams and Sharon P. Adkins Towner. Willie James Adkins passed away peacefully Sunday, August 9, 2020 in Forrest City, Arkansas. Willie leaved to cherish his memories, four children: Quincy T. Adkins, Broderick Patton (Nisaa), Jermone (Annesha) Jones, and Adam J. Lamb; seventeen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; six siblings: Sammie L. Adkins, Jr. (Mary), Linda D. Adkins Watson (Lawrence), Margaret L. Adkins Williams (Kentry), Ricky D. Adkins (Helen), Audrey A. Adkins Jones (Lucius), and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.