Inurnment
Glen Rest Cemetery
2000 Memorial Blvd.
Kerrville, TX
78028
Saturday, October 8, 2022
2:00 PM
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of Kerrville, TX
March 11, 1940 - September 29, 2022
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George was a Tivy graduate. He joined the US Air Force in 1959 and was stationed in Hokiado, Japan where he worked as an air space controller, monitoring enemy Russian aircraft entering Japanese airspace. He later attended Schreiner University and San Antonio College earning his LVN and RN degrees, respectively. He worked at Mooney Aircraft, VA Hospital and Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital. While working at the VA Hospital, he met and later married the love of his life, Betty White, on December 10, 1977.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Pauline; son, Bobby; brothers, Arthur, Bill and Victor; sister, Margaret; and great-grandchild, Ty Adkins.
He is survived by his loving wife, Betty; children, Dean Adkins (Phyllis), Debbie Donis, Brian Adkins (Sandra) and Beth Barr (Steve); his grandchildren, Jeremy Adkins (Adrian), Tasha Adair (Nicholas), Heather Garrigan (Arron), Robert Vega, Tiffany Vega, Katie Donis-Flores (Justin), Becky Donis, Tia Ellerbe (Mathew), Preston Adkins (Katy), Trey Adkins, Cathi O'Bannon (Jason), Jennifer Barr and Christopher Barr (Christina); and 16 great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Peterson Health ICU doctors and nurses for their care.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Freeman-Fritts Animal Shelter.
Services will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Glen Rest Cemetery.
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3 Condolence(s)
Whailen Garcia
Fredericksburg, TX
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Our condolences to Betty and family. Remembering the good times we had. Growing-up seeing a friendship between my parents, Ada and Ernest, Betty and George. I grew up having a place in my heart for you. Rest in Peace my friend.
Ada Wilke & Whailen Garcia
Sammy and Gloria Rose
Kerrville, TX
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
So sorry to hear of George's passing. We have been neighbors for last 31 years. I have always enjoyed talking to him.
Dovie Morris
Ingram, TX
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
So sorry to hear of George’s passing…I met him way back when we both worked at the VA hospital. He was a dedicated man and a friend to all. Sending prayers and condolences to Family and all.
God Bless !!