Deacon Ronald M. "Ron" Adkins

Deacon Ronald M. Adkins died peacefully and entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 with his family by his side. He had recently celebrated his 70th birthday surrounded by family and friends. He was born December 16, 1954 to Willie E. and Mary Adkins in Holden, WV. Following graduation from Lenore High School in Lenore, WV, he proudly served in the US Army as an Airborne Ranger in the 1st Battalion 75th Infantry at Fort Stewart, Georgia. This is where he met the love of his life, Margaret (nee Gromosky). After their service in the Army, Ron and Margaret moved to Ohio, ultimately making Concord Township their lifelong home. They shared 46 years of wedded bliss and created a beautiful family together, including children: Paul (Allison), Luke, Frances (Matthew) Comer, David, and Mary Ann (Eric) Himes, grandchildren: Lucy, Helen, Hattie, Dorothy, and Winston. He was loved dearly by his siblings: Roger (Sandra) Adkins, Cecelia (Harold) Hanshaw, Eddie (Thelma) Adkins, and Debbie (Bobby) Hall, many brothers and sisters-in-law, and an abundance of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant brother, Drexel. Ron delivered mail and smiles to the residents of Mentor as a postal carrier for the United States Postal Service, retiring after 35 years. Amongst his busy life as a postal carrier, husband, and father of five, he found his calling to serve the Lord as a Deacon in the Catholic Church. He was ordained by Most Rev. Anthony M Pilla in the Diocese of Cleveland in 2000, where he had the honor of serving the Catholic Community of St. Gabriel in Concord Township. He found immense joy in his ministry as a Deacon. Ron relished the opportunity to cheer on his children and grandchildren in their many activities. He shared his love of sports with his family and friends, especially his love for the West Virginia Mountaineers, Cleveland Guardians, and Cleveland Browns. He was known for his fondness of a delicious meal and a smooth sip of bourbon, but he enjoyed them most when shared with loved ones. His infectious smile, witty sense of humor, and selfless love will be deeply missed, but we know the Lord has big plans for him in heaven. Vespers will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord, OH 44077. Visitation will be immediately following Vespers until 8:00 p.m. Bishop Martin J. Amos will preside, and Deacon Bob Grgic will be the homilist. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, also at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. Bishop Michael G. Woost will be the main celebrant, and Father Frederick Pausche will be the homilist. Funeral mass will be livestreamed, click on this link: https://boxcast.tv/view/adkins-funeral-rhu5dtxrn2qisg6xugix. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, C/O of St. Gabriel Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Concord, OH, 44077 and Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675, https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/. A private inurnment will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Seville, OH at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, Ohio 44060. Offer condolences at www.brunners.com

Deacon Ronald M. "Ron" Adkins

December 16, 1954 - December 25, 2024