Devon E. Adkins

Devon E. Adkins, 57, of Bayview Gardens, IL passed away at 4:30 am on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL. He was born on January 8, 1963 in Pontiac, Michigan to Barry E. and Florence I. (Kubsch) Adkins. He married Lisa A. Palladini on August 19, 1983 in Radcliff, KY. She passed away on June 11, 2019.

Surviving are his children Devon M. Adkins of East Peoria, Anthony J. (Ashley) Adkins of Washington, Cecilee (Weston) Johnson of Spring Bay, and Tristan Adkins of East Peoria; grandchildren Mya and Roslyn Adkins and Graceanne Johnson; his mother Florence and his brother Daniel Adkins both of Waterford, MI; sister Janine (William) Daughtery of Ortonville, MI; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.

Devon was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a truck driver working for Waste Management. Devon enjoyed fishing, woodworking, riding his Sling Shot Polaris, watching old Westerns, listening to Blue Grass, but especially loved his grandkids.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate, 530 NE Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61637. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.