Obituaries
September 29, 2023
Dennis D. Adkins
Dennis Dooley Adkins (“Denny”) passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023 in Plano, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. Denny was born on January 23, 1939 in Hillsboro, Texas to Sam Dooley Adkins and Ruby Dorothy Deford. He was a 1957 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, in Dallas, Texas and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Southern Methodist University. After being hired into the civil service with the United States Government, he began his career in Oklahoma at Tinker Air Force Base. He later returned to the Dallas area and received numerous meritorious awards throughout his 41 years of service. After his retirement from the United States Department of Defense in 2007, Denny enjoyed spending more time with family, reading hundreds of books, re-watching his favorite western movies, and playing Texas Hold ‘Em with his poker buddies.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sophia Chapa Adkins, his son, Tracy Dooley Adkins and wife, Jami, son Mark Adkins and wife, Tammy, daughter Wendy Maret, daughter Gayla Cockrell and husband, Clint. He was the proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren: Scott Adkins, Shawn Adkins, Chase Maret, Morgan Marchese, Blake Dooley Maret (deceased), Haley Orr, Brooke Maret, Markus Adkins, Colin Adkins, Hudson Cockrell, and Miles Cockrell. In addition, he enjoyed his five great-grandchildren and was anxiously awaiting two more to be born this year.
Denny is also survived by his loving siblings, Cindy Adkins, of Alvin, Texas, and Randy Adkins and his wife, Donna Farver, of Fairborn, Ohio, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and great-nieces/nephews. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday evening on October 3, 2023 at the EASTGATE FUNERAL HOME, Garland, Texas. Funeral services will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 12 Noon. In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Denny may be given to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. There will be no graveside service.
Condolences
Judy Henley October 03, 2023
Friend of Spouse DALLAS , Texas
My heart and prayers are with you and family! You have my deepest sympathy, Please call on me if I can help in any way, Love you and God Bless,
Erin Williams October 04, 2023
Friend Wylie , Texas
My condolences to you all for your loss and prayers during your time of mourning
Michael Galvagni October 01, 2023
Friend Minneapolis , Minnesota
So sorry to hear about the passing of my good friend Denny. He was also my coworker and mentor. We shared numerous lunches together and came up with solutions to all the problems of the world. Dennis!!! Is how I would often great my good friend. When I’d attend one of his poker games his response would be “The Easy Money” arrived. When my family was not available, I was especially grateful to Denny and his family when they invited me to Holiday dinners. I will miss my good friend, coworker, mentor and poker buddy.
Kenneth Fields October 02, 2023
Nephew Farmersville , Texas
I'm so sad I lost my Uncle Denny he was a great man always so kind
Mary Perez October 02, 2023
Sister-in-law Farmersville , Texas
I am so blessed to have known Dennis D Adkins.He was one of the most amazing people I got to meet.He always made me laugh with his funny sense of humor which I will miss.R.I.P..Our condolences to the Adkins Family.
James Rowe October 03, 2023
Coworker Dallas , Texas
I am sorry to hear of the passing of coworker and friend. We would discuss work issues as well as just life in general. My heart and prayers are with the family and that God will provide an extra measure of comfort to them at this time!