Richard T. Adkins, 64, of Akron, Ohio passed away Thursday August 14, 2014 at his home. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio the son of Talmadge Adkins and Aileen(Logsdon) Adkins (deceased). He is survived by beloved wife Margaret; sisters Sandra (Carl) Emery of Painesville and Linda (Jerry) Staskey of Yorkville, Ohio and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday August 19 at 12:00 pm at Hummel Funeral Home, 3475 Copley Rd., Copley where friends will be received from 11:00 am until the time of service. Entombment Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.