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Charles "Charlie" Ivan Adkins, Jr.
Charles “Charlie” Ivan Adkins, Jr., 80, of Thurman, Ohio passed away surrounded by family on November 21, 2018. Charlie was born May 22, 1938 in Madison, WV to Charles “Ivan” and Nina (Robinette) Adkins. His childhood fishing and hunting trips and his scout camps instilled his love for many outdoor activities his entire life. He graduated from South Charleston High School in 1956 where he participated in football and basketball. He then attended Marshall University on a basketball scholarship. After a summer romance, Charlie and Marjorie “Margie” (McCollam) married on August 22, 1958 and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary together this past summer. Charlie and Margie moved to Gallipolis in 1970 when Charlie began working at Holzer Medical Center where after a series of promotions he became the President and CEO from 1984 - 1999. Charlie’s leadership was evident throughout his profession and community. He chaired the Board of Trustees for several organizations including Amerinet Central, the Ohio Hospital Association, and Rio Grande Community College. He was a member of the board for the Ohio Hospital Insurance Company. Charlie served as President of the Gallia County Chamber of Commerce and of the Gallipolis Rotary Club where he was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow. Charlie Co-Chaired the Gallipolis Bicentennial Committee and was recognized as the Gallia County Person-of-the-Year by the South-Eastern Ohio Regional Council in 1991. Charlie was a member of Trout Unlimited and a supporter of Trout Unlimited Teens. He was also a member of the Gallipolis Elks Lodge, No. 107, the French Art Colony, Morning Dawn Lodge No. 7 and was a member of the Gallipolis Shrine Club. Charlie remained an active outdoorsman his entire life hunting, fishing and playing golf. In this last year he was still able to shoot his age in golf and shot dozens of rounds under his age. He was a scratch golfer and a former Club Champion at Meadowbrook Golf Club in Charleston, WV. Charlie was a sure shot hunter who acted as a guide and instructor to many friends. He brought home his last turkey this past season. An avid fisherman, Charlie and Margie have a camp on the banks of the Greenbrier River. Charlie held a state record for largemouth bass in West Virginia for years. Charlie and Margie traveled extensively throughout their marriage visiting places all over the country, the Virgin Islands and Europe. He adored his children and grandchildren and treasured his time spent with them at family events and following them around the cross country courses. Charlie is survived by his loving wife Margie and three children Jeff (Andrea), Brent, and Ann (Scott) as well as his four granddaughters Lauren, Peyton (Wes), Tori and Maren. He was preceded in death by his parents Ivan and Nina and his brother and best friend Harry. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, November 25 at Willis funeral home in Gallipolis, Ohio. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Interment will be at Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis immediately following the memorial service. The service will be led by John O’Brien. Pallbearers for the interment will be Harvey Hayne, Mike O’Brien, Scott Dorne, Greg Wray, Austin Jenkins, and Wes Cochran. Honorary pallbearers will be Homer Hankins, Fred Folden, Dick Simpson, Dick Brown and Steve Hoover. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Holzer Heritage Foundation or to a charity of one's choosing. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.May 22, 1938 - November 21, 201805/22/193811/21/2018
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