David Adkins

David Adkins, 57, of Van Buren, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020 in Fort Smith. He was born March 27, 1963 in Van Buren. He was an employee of Gerber Products in Fort Smith. He loved the outdoors, hunting, classic cars, and was a lifelong Dallas Cowboys fan. He also loved NASCAR racing, and being a part of Shannon Weese racing. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Adkins.

He is survived by a daughter, Christina Gann; four sons, David Adkins, Jr., Price Johnson, Brandon Johnson, and Jonathan Adkins; his father Elbert Adkins; his “bonus” mom, Wilma Waters; four sisters, Zoe Carol Owens, Teresa Adkins, Rebecca Adkins, and Laura Willis; a brother, Jacky Adkins; twelve grandchildren plus a “bonus” grandchild, Kollyn; nieces, Jessica, Felesha, Maegan, Jaclyn, Faith, Jade, and Mikaylee; and nephews, Jacky, Greg, Levi, Tanner, Jacob, Seth, and Blaze.

Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at the Gill Cemetery Pavilion in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.

Pallbearers will be nephews Greg Osborn, Jacob Coleman, Blaze Willis, Seth Adkins, Tanner Blackfox, and Levi Johnson.

Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren.