James Edward Adkinson Jr., 61, departed his earthly life at home on Thursday, October
19, 2023. James known to everyone as “Joe” was born to James Edward Adkinson and
Marva Leona (Mackins) Adkinson on June 3, 1962 in Anna, Illinois and is one of six
children.
Joe was raised in Pulaski, Illinois and attended Meridian High School. He was a
member of St. John’s Praise and Worship prior to moving his membership to Hopewell
Missionary Baptist Church in Carbondale, Illinois.
Joe was employed with Pratt Signature Industries, LLC in Jackson, Missouri as a forklift
operator. To know Joe was to know his love for his family and being in the know of
whatever was going on with them via Facebook. Joe also enjoyed riding his motorcycle
and attending Meridian basketball games.
Joe was preceded in death by his father, paternal and maternal grandparents, two
uncles, five aunts, and his sister Regina Mackins.
Although our hearts are saddened, his memory will forever be cherished by his wife
Jerri, three sons: James (Carla) Pratt, Jordan Meeks, and Justin Meeks; five daughters:
Jessica Pratt, Jameka Pratt, Jazmine Meeks, Karleigh Russell, and Katelyn Russell. His
loving mother: Marva “Leona” Adkinson; three sisters: Doris Currie, Lolita Adkinson, and
Takara Martin. One brother: Terence (Jacque) Adkinson; six grandchildren: Micah,
Jayla, Zoey, Dancia, Gean, and Zaydee. Aunt: MaeDell Smith; Father-in-Law:
Dennoriss Meeks; eight Brother-in-Laws; Marcus (Patrice), Terrance (Lisa), Jamie
(Tanesha), Michael, James, Ray, Martel, Zebray; a host Nieces, Nephews, Great
Nieces, Great Nephews, Extended Family: Donna Pratt, Jarvella Meeks, and Leslie
(Daryl) Weldon; God children: Kei’Lyn and Ky’Lee Neal; and his trusty canine
companion Letty.
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