Marvin Kent Adkins

Marvin Kent Adkins, 54, of Columbus, OH passed away October 1, 2017 at the Kobacker Hospice House in Columbus, OH. He is preceded in death by his father, Marvin Adkins. Kent is survived by his loving wife, Pamela Adkins; his mother, Roberta Adkins of Wayne, WV; and his three sisters, Elaine (Ron) Martino of Proctorville, OH, Beth (Shawn) Cade of Wayne, WV and Virginia (Brandon) Bunn of Hurricane, WV; two nephews, Ethan and Cameron Cade of Wayne, WV; his stepdaughter Erica (Jeff) O'Connor and their children Mckenna and Brady of St. Peters, MO; his stepson, Adam (Maggie) Blattel and their son Evan of O'Fallon, MO. Kent was a 1981 graduate of Wayne High School in Wayne, WV where he excelled in football and baseball. He grew up on his family's farm where he spent his summers bailing hay and winters helping his father haul house coal. He went on to Marshall University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology. While Kent had many business endeavors, he considered his greatest accomplishment as owning his own business, M.K. Adkins and Associates where he focused on Geological Services. He enjoyed a host of hobbies which included traveling, skiing, rock climbing, softball, pool, and darts. He was a member at the Stonybrook United Methodist Church in Gahanna, OH. Kent was a wonderful husband, son, brother, papaw, and friend. He will be greatly missed. Contributions in Kent's memory may be made to The Alzheimer's Association or The American Cancer Society. Friends may call 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 4th at Schoedinger Northeast Chapel 1051 E. Johnstown Road in Gahanna OH. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 5th at Stonybrook United Methodist Church, 485 Cherry Bottom Road, Gahanna. A visitation will also be held 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Friday, October 6th at the Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, 10030 WV-152, Wayne, WV followed by a Graveside Service at the Elmwood Cemetery in Wayne, WV near his family farm.