Adkins, Gary C. Duke

Gary C. Duke Adkins, 64, of Christiansburg, joined his family at home in Heaven Saturday, April 16, 2011, in Roanoke. He was born in Radford May 17, 1946, to the late Alfred Conway and Della Mae Sudie Mills Adkins. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ronald Nuke Adkins and James Badeye Adkins; and a granddaughter, Brooke L. Adkins. Duke served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was dedicated to helping others for over 20 years as a nursing assistant for Carillion and had a love for music. He is survived by his sons, Brian C. Adkins, Jeffrey S. Adkins and Gary C. Adkins Jr.; grandchildren, Dillon C. Adkins, Brianna L. Adkins, Thomas J. Adkins, Collin W. Adkins, Austin G. Adkins and Elliot J. Adkins; sisters, Juanita Hollandsworth (Foster), Gloria Holmes (Leonard), Debbie Collins (Barry) and Kimberly Nester (Sonny); and numerous other nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society , 2840 Electric Road, Suite 106 A Roanoke, VA 24018. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 19, 2011, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Horne Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2011, from the chapel of Horne Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth Poston and the Rev. Everett Shepherd officiating. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hornefuneralservice.com.