Ronald Edward Adkins passed away Tuesday June 23, 2009 at the Wellmont - Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tennessee. He was born Dec. 23, 1944 the son of the late Kenneth B. and Edna Mullins Adkins. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers Kenneth Ried and Larry Wayne Adkins. He was a graduate of Clintwood High School and Pikeville College, he worked with the Kentucky State Police before working in the coal industry where he retired with the Mine/Safety and Health Administration. Survivors include his wife Dorothy Fay Adkins, one son Kenneth and wife Donna Adkins of Clintwood, one daughter Tammi and husband David Belcher of Haysi, Virginia. Sisters Peggy Coronett, Frankfort, KY and Patty Little, Shelbyville, TN. His grandchildren are Joshua and Ashley Belcher of Haysi, Kenna "K.D." Adkins, Bailey Adkins and Lucas Adkins of Clintwood. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.