Obituaries

Ron was born November 5, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan. He was adopted by the Adkins family when he was thirteen years old. He lived in the Westland and Redford area most of his life.

He had many jobs over the years which included; Ford Motor Company(production), Tiger Stadium (security guard), Michigan National Bank (armored truck driver) and enjoyed taking care of his neighbor’s lawns. He was an avid sports fan (baseball was his favorite), loved his precious dog Maggie, shooting pool and gambling.

Surviving are his sons Bradley Adkins (Redford, MI) and Derek Adkins (Kinde, MI); Sisters, Pam Kloian (Howard City, MI), Susan Losey (Mecosta, MI) Ellie Boyd (Chester, VA), Patricia L. Simota (Livonia, MI)and many extended aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet M. Adkins, his brother Robert L. Adkins, Jr. and his parents Robert L. and Patricia L. Adkins.

The family is being served by Fisher Funeral Home, 24501 Five Mile Road, Redford Twp., MI 48239. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The family invites you to a Celebration of Life immediately after the visitation at the Fireside Inn – Dive Bar (the old Double 00 Pub), 25044 Grand River Ave., Redford, MI 48240 from 2:00 pm to 2:00 am.

In leu of flowers, condolences and/or donations may be sent directly to his sons at: Bradley and Derek Adkins, 2767 West Kinde Road, Kinde, MI 48445