Raleigh D. Adkins, 77, Sunbury, OH and formerly of Troy, OH, died Friday, August 23, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Raleigh was born in McKee, KY on March 7, 1936, to Frank and Sarah M. (Rowland) Adkins and preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Monica Ray Adkins; son, Ronald G. Adkins; granddaughter, Sarah E. Tluchowski; 12 brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Sheila (Kirk) Adkins; daughters, Sharon K (James) Foster, Stephanie A. (Ted) McClain, Tracy A. (John) Tluchowski; son, Randy Adkins; grandchildren, Brandy Foster, Zach Tluchowski, Samuel Tluchowski, Teddy McClain, Bo McClain, Seth Tluchowski; great-grandchildren, Bradishia Foster and Dustin Osborne; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 5-8 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, NE Chapel, 3047 East Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, OH with the Funeral Service on Thursday, August 29, 2013, 12:00 PM. Interment will follow at Sunbury Memorial Cemetery, Sunbury, OH.