Edward G. "Eddie” Adkins, 83, of Frederick County, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Winchester Medical Center, Winchester, VA.
Mr. Adkins was born on July 22, 1939, in South Fulton, Tennessee, the son of the late Kathleen and John Guy Adkins. Eddie was a retired motorcycle racing mechanic. He was of the Southern Baptist Faith.
Eddie started racing at the age of 16, retiring at the age of 33 and started sponsoring other riders of the younger generation. He loved to play golf with his golfing buddies. Mr. Adkins was a
Master Mason.
He married Bernice Virginia Ent in Laurel, MD, celebrating their 48 years of marriage.
Surviving with his wife is daughter, Kelly Hollinshead of Florida; Randy James Adkins of Maryland; grandchildren, Steven Spence, Corey Adkins, Cody Palmer; brothers, Les Adkins and David Adkins both of Tennessee; and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Eddie Adkins on Saturday, May 20 at the New Hope Baptist Church located at 1949 New Hope Church Road, Palmersville, TN.
Visitation at the church will be from 12 noon until 2:00pm with the funeral service following the visitation.