Dallas Adkins

Dallas "DK" Adkins, 75, joined his Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer. Dallas was born on September 26, 1946, in Montgomery, West Virginia to his beloved late parents, Onnie (Buchanan) Adkins and Earl Adkins. He grew up in Powellton, West Virginia, and graduated from Montgomery High School in 1964.

Dallas' served in the US Navy as a Machinist Mate 2nd class from January 1966 through December 1969, during the Vietnam conflict. Dallas worked as a Maintenance Supervisor for 29 years at Reynolds Metals and 9 1/2 years at Eckart of America. He later became a self-employed maintenance contractor.

Dallas is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Theda Jaggers-Adkins, his brother Kenneth Adkins, (Wilma) and a host of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by two daughters, Jennifer Adkins Tegeler (Fritz) and Ashley Rose Jaggers, son, Brandon Alan Jaggers (Sarah Clay). He leaves behind three grandchildren, Hattie, Dallas, and Emerson with a prospective granddaughter due in September. These loving grandchildren gave "Granddad' much joy and happiness.

Dallas spent his free time outdoors, often taking his family camping, boating, fishing, water skiing, and golfing at Barren River Lake.

Dallas had a great passion for boating and spent the last 30 years at Creekside Marina on Harrods Creek. He fondly called his drive to the marina 'seven minutes to heaven'. Dallas' knowledge and machine expertise became helpful to the marina's owner and friend, Steve Rauh. Dallas made many friends with the other boaters, aka, "Creekers". Those fortunate to know Dallas' many talents knew "he could fix anything, but a broken heart."

In 2015, Dallas joined Kamp Kaintuck, a privately owned fishing camp located on Allen Island in Ontario, Canada. Dallas wore many hats and held various positions at Kamp Kaintuck. His fishing excursions rotated with members, and there was even a fishing area named 'Dallas Falls'.

Per Dallas' wishes cremation was chosen. Visitation will be on Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 10:00 am until the time of the memorial service at 12:00 pm at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions East Chapel (235 Juneau Drive Louisville, KY 40243).

In lieu of flowers, expression of sympathy is requested in memory of Dallas Adkins, to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a 727 non-profit org. Click Here to donate.

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