Gretna…….Gene Everett Adkins, age 79 of Gretna died Monday, July 29, 2024 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center.

Born November 24, 1944 in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of the late Lawyers William Adkins, Sr. and Pauline "Polly" Walters Adkins.  He was predeceased by one brother, Robert Adkins.  Mr. Adkins was a member of Greenpond Baptist Church and he retired from the Lane Company.  He enjoyed coon hunting.

He is survived by one brother, Lawyers Adkins, Jr. and fiancée, Ellen Hunt of Dry Fork.

Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Greenpond Baptist Church Cemetery by Rev. R.G. Rowland.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.