Edward D. Adkins Obituary in Truth or Consequences at Kirikos Family Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Edward D. Adkins

Edward D. Adkins, 62, of Truth of Consequences, NM passed peacefully to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus on the morning of August 3, 2022. After a long and difficult battle, Ed succumbed to complications from cancer treatments.

Ed was born in Jefferson, Iowa on March 10, 1960. As a child, Ed’s family moved all around Iowa and he lived in cities including Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, Ames, Story City, Adel, and Cedar Falls. Ultimately, Ed graduated from Jefferson High School in Rockford, Illinois. He graduated from Rock Valley College with a self-directed associates degree in marketing and business. Ed had a keen mind for innovation which served him well in his long career working in international machine design and manufacturing. Among others, Ed worked for John S. Barnes, Michael's Machine, GKI, Milescraft. Ed was also the inventor and owner of the very popular Centipede SawHorse which is being sold around the globe. Ed finally retired from Affinity Tool Works, in March 2021.

Ed’s true legacy was found in his devotion to people battling alcohol and drug addictions. He immersed himself in this work in Rockford, IL and most recently in Truth or Consequences, NM. Ed was a trusted servant for his 12 Step recovery groups, Vaya Con Dios, Men's Meditation Group in Truth or Consequences, NM. By the Grace of God, Ed had 29 years of continuous sobriety.

Ed dedicated his life to Christ in September of 2020 and dove headlong into getting to personally know his Savior and making great the name of Jesus Christ. Ed had wonderful circles of friendships. He was a dedicated church family member of “The Church at the Butte” in Elephant Butte where he frequently volunteered for the Shepherd's Closet food pantry.

Ed’s laugh, his love for life and his positive can-do attitude will be greatly missed…not to mention his love for outdoor activities like hunting morel mushrooms, hiking, kayaking, and fishing. We love you, Ed! We miss you dearly and we look forward to meeting up with you again in eternity with Jesus.

Ed is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Kathy; their son, Dominic (Beth) Sartino; and his brother, Chuck (Jocelyn) Adkins. Ed is predeceased by his mother and stepfather, Margaret and Larry Gierhart, and his sister, Pam (Tom) Lewis.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 11, 2022, from 3:00-6:00 P.M., at Kirikos Family Funeral Home in Truth or Consequences, NM. The Memorial Service will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022, at 11:00 A.M., at The Church at the Butte with a luncheon to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to “The Alano Club of Truth or Consequences”. A location has been purchased and funds are being sought to build a new facility as this is a big part of Ed's legacy. Please contribute any gifts to the GoFundMe page found here: https://gofund.me/56fe9bcf

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Ed was the first one in believing in us. Getting to know him is a blessing. Big hearted and a genious. We will always miss him, his creativity & joy for life. We will always carry and honor him in the legacy of his products -IEMSA family (Aida M & Aida S)

Ed was an amazing light and full of humor & energy for the 28 years I knew him. I remember fun times when Ed & Kathy when a bunch of us would go dancing. We had so many laughs and great discussions last year in New Mexico during our visit. May God continue to wrap his loving arms around you Kathy and all those that loved Ed. What an absolute blessing to know him! 🙏

Truly missed by so many.

KATHY AND ED WERE SO GIVING OF THEMSELVES, ESPECIALLY TO OUR FATHER CECIL OVERLEASE. THEY BLESSED HIM DAILY WITH THEIR KINDNESS, WORKED TIRELESSLY TO SEE TO HIS EVERY NEED DURING HIS ILLNESS. WE (CECILS CHILDREN) FELL IN LOVE WITH ED AND KATHY AND DO NOT HAVE WORDS TO EXPRESS HOW SAD WE ARE FOR ED'S PASSING. MAY GOD BLESS YOU KATHY, YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS... THE OVERLEASE FAMILY

Kathy my DEEPEST sympathy to you & Dom. I remember MANY a day you would come by my desk just to say hi & then give me the ULTIMATE shoulder, neck rub and then we would both do our business of the day. NOT a day would go by either that you would express your admiration of Ed and all the wonderful accomplishments he would make the days before. I send you MANY hugs & lots of love for being a shining spot in my life. My thoughts & prayers for you. Pat Udell

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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