Richard Alan Adkinson went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2024. He was born in Mobile, AL on September 25, 1965 to Frank William Adkinson, Sr. and Lois Tanner Adkinson. He spent his adult years employed by the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System until his retirement in 2021. He enjoyed hunting, sailing and fishing in his later years and spent many hours on the water with his brother and many friends. He was brought up as a child in Magnolia Springs Baptist Church and was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church in Grand Bay, AL at the time of his death. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank William Adkinson, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Deborah “Debbie” Nassar Adkinson, his mother, Lois Adkinson, son, Tanner Rick Adkinson, step son, Nathan Miller (Cindy), brother Frank William “Billy” Adkinson, Jr. (Melissa). He also leaves behind five cherished grandchildren, Tytan “Ty” Adkinson, Maverick “Mac” Adkinson, Hazel Mae Adkinson, Avea Grace Miller and Charles David Miller, together with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
September 25, 1965 — March 30, 2024
Funeral Services will be held from the chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 9, at 10:00AM. Visitation will be 5:00 - 8:00 pm on April 8, 2024. Interment will take place at Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Debbie and Mrs.Lois,
I send my thoughts and prayers along with my love to you and your family.
I am sorry I was unable to attend tonight, but praying for y’all!!
Love in Christ,
Gloria Massingill
Richard Adkinson was a good friend and co-worker I to work for MAWSS and had the pleasure of working with Richard for a very long time until I retired . To his family I and very sorry for your loss and my condolences go to you . He was a very special person with a heart of gold personality. Again my deepest sympathies and prayers go to his family .