Howard Calvin Adkins

October 21, 1937 - February 13, 2020

Howard C. Adkins, age 82 of Seaford, DE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on October 21, 1937 in Delmar, DE, son of the late Howard and Lidia Adkins. Mr. Adkins was a graduate of Delmar High School. He built a career as a mechanic with the DuPont Company, retiring after 40 dedicated years. Mr. Adkins was a respected member of his community, volunteering as a firefighter with the Delmar Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed the great outdoors; especially fishing at Leisure Point in Long Neck. More than anything, however, Mr. Adkins treasured time spent with those he held most dear. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend who will be genuinely missed by all who had the opportunity to know him. Mr. Adkins is survived by his beloved wife, Delma Adkins; his sons: Raymond Adkins, Ricky Adkins, and Randy Adkins; his grandchildren: Elden Popluski, Ricky Adkins Jr., Randy Adkins II, Autumn Poplaski, Jenna Ewing, Brittney Adkins, and Dominique Mangino;; and his great-grandchildren: Alayna, Aria, Kobe, Ava, and Jules. Services were private. Please sign the online guestbook located on the tribute page.