Sammy Joe Adkins, 72, of South Bend, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at his home. He was born on November 7, 1947 in Meadow Bridge, West Virginia to the late Herman and Grace (Vandall) Adkins. On December 19, 1997 he was united in marriage to Anna Louise Meckley in South Bend, IN who survives
Along with his wife Sammy Joe is survived by his children, Dana Adkins, Jemi Adkins, Carrie Adkins Peters, Roger Criddle, Shirley Criddle Jimenez, Charles (Bill) Criddle, and Bobby Criddle. Sammy Joe also leaves behind 20 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, and his siblings, sisters, Sandy Adkins Hoover Candence (Candy) Adkins Appicelli, brothers, Frank Adkins, and Eddie Adkins. He was preceded in death by his brothers Bill, Dennis and Donald Adkins.
Sammy Joe had a love of fishing and collecting rocks when out on his many fishing trips. He was a proud Democrat and was a social butterfly, but he will be fondly remembered for his caring heart especially when it came to taking care of his neighbors.
Memorial Services will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday August 20, 2020 at Palmer Funeral Homes- Guisinger Chapel, 3718 S. Michigan St. South Bend, IN. Friends may visit with the family from 3 p.m. until the start of the service.
Contributions in memory of Sammy Joe may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
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