Stephen was born in York, South Carolina on September 2, 1940 to the late Mr. James and Mrs. Pauline Adkins. As a high school graduate, he was enlisted into the United States Navy and became a well-decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. During his enlistment, Stephen earned the honor of receiving National Defense Service, Good Conduct, Navy Achievement, Presidential Unit Citation, Armed Forces Expeditionary, and Vietnam Campaign Medals. Following his service in the U.S. Military, Stephen developed a passion for leather craftsmanship; for which he was well-known for over 40 years. Additionally, he was a Boy Scout Master and active in the Methodist Church for many years. Stephen was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed by many.
In addition to his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Charlee P. Adkins. He is survived by three sons, Steve, Jeff, and Billy Adkins; grandsons, Adam, Jacob, and Julien Adkins; and one great-grandson, Luke Adkins.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation being held at Horis A. Ward Funeral Home – Fairview Chapel, 376 Fairview Road Stockbridge, GA 30281, on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 11:00AM. Due to the COVID-19 regulations, the graveside funeral service being held at Fairview Memorial Gardens, 164 Fairview Road Stockbridge, GA 30281, will be streamed LIVE for family and friends immediately following the visitation at 1:00PM on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 via https://www.facebook.com/HAWFairview/.
We request family and friends to send messages, photos or videos to www.mem.com/09184267.
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