Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Keller Cemetery, Lovington, IL. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 18, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.Jeff was born on May 13, 1968, the son of James S. Adkins, Sr. and Marilyn (Denier) Adkins. He was a graduate of Eisenhower High School and a former employee of Mueller, Co.Surviving are his father and mother of Decatur, IL; brothers James (Debe) Adkins, Jr. of Decatur, IL; Thomas (Tricia) Adkins of Lakewood, IL; sisters Vickie (David) Ratcliff of Decatur, IL; Debra (Greg) Riley of Aiken, S.C. He also leaves seven nephews, one niece, and his loyal wiener dog, Grettle.Jeff was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Clyde and Martha Denier and paternal grandparents Frank and Janie Adkins.The family would like to thank relatives, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and their church family for all their prayers and concerns. "
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