Winford Gay Adkins,68, of Branchland, WV died Saturday January 12, 2019.  He was born August 25, 1950 in West Hamlin, WV, a son of the late Winford W. and Freditha M. Adkins.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Veronda  Hildago.
     He is survived by his wife Cheryl Adkins; one daughter, Chasity (Alex) Egnor; three sons, Keith Adkins, Jamey Adkins and Jonathon Adkins; four brothers, Randall Adkins, Michael Adkins, Mathias Adkins and Ancel Adkins; one sister, Billie Jean Robison; 12 grandkids and 6 great grandkids; a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
     Funeral services will be 11:00am Thursday January 17, 2019 at Handley Funeral Home, Hamlin, WV with Alan Frye officiating.  The burial will follow in the Winford Adkins Cemetery, Branchland, WV. A visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral.