Larry Thomas Adkins, 78, of Ripley, WV, passed away July 8, 2025 in Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, WV, following an extended illness.

He was born January 16, 1947, a son of the late Lesile and Mary (Roman) Adkins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dorsel Ray Adkins; father and mother-in-law, Truman and Opal Stowers; nephew, Jeremy Cogar.

He was a graduate of Ravenswood High School. He was a United States Army veteran and a member of the American Legion Post # 79, Marysville, OH. He retired from Honda Transmission, Russell Point, OH. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cars, and collecting coins and hats.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Sandra Mae (Stowers) Adkins; son, Mitchell T. Adkins of Ripley; daughter Rhonda L. Pechersky of Ripley; brother, Stanley (Ruth) Adkins of Mt. Alto; sisters, Janice (Scottie) Miller of Kenna and Linda Sue (David) Knopp of Mt. Alto; grandson, Joshua Alan Pechersky of Papillon, NE; sister and brother-in-law Jane and Ray Cogar of Millwood; sister-in law Janice Adkins of Cottageville; several loving nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1 p.m. ~ Friday, July 11, 2025 at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV with Seldon Angus officiating. Burial will follow in Jackson County Memory Gardens, Cottageville, WV.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time-of-service Friday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared with the family at: castofuneralhome.com