Gaston Odell (Go Go) Adkinson

Mr. Gaston Odell (Go Go) Adkinson, age 86 of Commerce died Friday, January 19, 2018 at his residence.  Mr. Adkinson was born February 19, 1931 in Alabama.  He left home at a young age and joined the US Air Force, where he traveled the world and proudly served his country.  He received the good conduct award on several occasions and the WWII Victory Medal.  He retired from the Air Force after 20 years and joined the US Postal Service, where he diligently worked for another 30 years before he retired to be a full time “Poppa”.

He was active in every church he attended, serving in such capacities as Sunday School Superintendent, Royal Ranger Commander, Usher, Choir Member, Board Member and Keeper of the Keys.  He loved quizzing others on Biblical facts and always had a question or two for his pastor.  When asked how he was he always replied “I am blessed” and we were blessed to call him Dad, Poppa, Brother, Uncle, and Friend.

Mr. Adkinson is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Donna Adkinson of Hutto, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Rodney and Rhonda Guthrie of Commerce; sister, Henrietta Barlow of Buchanan; brother, Jack Adkinson of Albany; 6 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 23rd at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Jonesboro, with Rev. Gary Thompson, Rev. Carol Renfroe, and Rev. Kerry Davis officiating with the interment following at Sherwood Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends Monday night from 6-8 PM at Little-Ward Funeral Home and then on Tuesday from 12-2 PM at Ford-Stewart Funeral Home.

Little-Ward Funeral Home, Commerce and Ford-Stewart Funeral Home, Jonesboro are in charge of arrangements.