CHATHAM, Raymond Alvis Adkins (Jake), 93, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Salem. Born November 22, 1926 in Chatham, VA. He lived most of his life in the Whitmell Community before declining in health. He was the son of the late Tyre York Adkins and the late Cora Alice Loflin Adkins. He was of the Baptist faith. He served in the US Navy and the US Army with combined 24 and a half years. He married, Gloria Gauldin Adkins and together they raised four children, she pre-deceased him October, 2003. He is survived by his children, two daughters, Sheryl Adkins Motley, (John-David), Crystal Adkins Whitehead, and two sons, Dale Hampton (Susan) and Dean Hampton. He is also survived by his brother, John Grady Adkins of Tacoma, Washington, 10 grandchildren and 2 great- grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife; he was predeceased by 3 brothers, Victor Adkins, Rufus Adkins, Sidney Adkins, 5 sisters, Vallie A. Marsh, Ora A. Eaton, Ivory A. Doogins, Lily A. Cooper and Opel A. Philips. He was very proud and honored to serve our country. He shared many stories and memories with others throughout the years where he always stated how privileged he was to see other parts of the world. He also grew up learning to farm and after retiring from service, he utilized his farming skills to raise tobacco and later had many gardens that he loved to feed families and friends with. He had many friends and fellowship with local stores in the Whitmell community as he enjoyed playing the lottery. In his closing years, he loved spending time with his grandchildren, and enjoyed ridin’ and lookin’, traveling, sharing a lot of memories, and eating chicken nuggets and ice cream. Funeral services will be conducted at Scott Funeral Home on Saturday January 11, 2020 at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Sheva Church of Christ Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Scott Funeral Home on Friday January 10, 2020 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm and at other times at 219 West Woodlawn Dr, Danville VA 24541. Scott Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Chatham is serving the Adkins family. scottfuneralhomechatham.com.