James O. “J.O.” Adkins, 72, of New Richmond, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010. He was born Nov. 16, 1937.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Smith Adkins; one great granddaughter, Joselyn; three brothers, Carl, Paul and Jerry Adkins and one sister, Betty.

He is survived by two children, Jerry (Rhonda) Adkins and Christie (Roger) Howe; six grandchildren, Sarah, Stephanie, Shabris (John) Wellman, Jerry II (Emily), Charlee and Jamie and five great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held 1 – 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at E. C. Nurre Funeral Home in New Richmond.

Memorials may be made to the funeral home.