Lehman Rolland Adkisson
Lehman Rolland Adkisson
Graveside services for Lehman Rolland Adkisson, 91, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Oak Lawn Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Adkisson passed away at 11:18 p.m., Monday, August 17, 2020, at his home.
He was born April 2, 1929, at Gid, Arkansas, to Lewis G. Adkisson and Abbie Bruce Adkisson. Lehman attended schools at Mt. Pleasant, Arkansas. On May 7, 1949, he was married at Salem, Arkansas, to Glenda Virginia Wetzel, who preceded him in death on May 12, 2018. Mr. Adkisson was a veteran, having served with the United States Army; he received several medals including Korean service medal with three bronze stars, United Nations service medal and good conduct medal. Mr. Adkisson worked at International Shoe Factory for twenty-nine years, worked with Special Road District, Howell-Oregon Water District and was the owner and operator of West Plains Fence Company for thirty years, retiring in 1992. He enjoyed bluegrass music and was a founding member of HOBA Bluegrass Park. He enjoyed being outdoors and deer hunting. Lehman loved his family. Mr. Adkisson was a member of Victory Family Worship Center.
He is survived by four children, Brenda Montgomery and husband, David, Willow Springs, Missouri, Ron Adkisson and wife, Becky, Panama City Beach, Florida, Randy Adkisson and wife, Charlotte, West Plains, Missouri and Robin Wray and husband, Bart, Greenbriar, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Erik Montgomery and wife, Katie, Elaina Martin and husband, Chad, Trevor Hatfield, Kendra Gleghorn and husband, Chad, Nicholas Wray, Spenser Adkisson and Jackie Holliman and husband, Jeremy; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife and two sisters, Lillian Brooks and Gladys Cooper, preceded him in death.
Mr. Adkisson will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to HOBA Bluegrass Park and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Shelley Surface
August 18, 2020 @ 11:08 am
Robin, Ron and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Lehman. He was one of a kind with a smile that would light up any room!!! I always liked it when Ron worked at OIL and Lehman would stop by to say hello to him. He would always make a person feel important, and took the time to visit with you. He was always so friendly, nice and never met a stranger. Hold close to your hearts the special memories you have of him. I know he had a special place in my heart, and I will never forget him. Hugs to you all!!! Shelley
Sheila (Falwell) Curtis
August 18, 2020 @ 8:20 pm
I am saddened to see Lehman has passed. I have fond memories of Lehman & Glenda from when i worked at the nursing home with Abbie, Addie and Delphia. I will never forget Lehman coming in and telling me how he ended up with 600lb of hamburger one time! He educated me on cattle that day, lol. And of he and Glenda renewing their wedding vows, what a pair they were and now are together again.
Thoughts and prayers during your time of grief…. Sheila
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
August 18, 2020 @ 8:57 pm
The Adkisson Family, Elaina/Chad, Kendra/Chad and Families,
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you on Lehman’s passing. All of you are in our daily thoughts/prayers. May God comfort, encourage, and support all of you during this time. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber(Cozort), and Corby Redburn
Pat & Shirley Casey
August 18, 2020 @ 9:08 pm
We send our sympathy and prayers.
Ralph stiner
August 19, 2020 @ 6:55 am
So sorry for your loss he was a great person always enjoyed conversations with him.he will be dearly missed.
Darlis Vincent
August 19, 2020 @ 8:28 am
A wonderful man live talk to him and dit with him at musical him and Glenda seem like parents to me sorry can’t make service but just know I’m praying ? for you all love
Larry Thompson
August 19, 2020 @ 2:53 pm
Ms. Brenda I didn’t know your father, but just knowing you I know he was a great father. Sorry for your loss.
Mary E Hensley
August 19, 2020 @ 7:28 pm
So sorry to hear this. Prayers for all the family.
Mary Evan’s Hensley
Charlie Forester
August 19, 2020 @ 8:14 pm
Trevor, Just a note to say I care as I k ow how much you will miss him.
Charlie G. Forester
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
August 20, 2020 @ 8:30 am
Brenda and whole Adkisson family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father and grandfather. God bless and care for you all.
Lisa Holliman
August 20, 2020 @ 9:24 am
Mr. Adkisson was a jewel in my eyes. I’m glad I got the chance to meet him and visit with him a few times. Many prayers for the whole family, especially the Wray family.
Robin, anyone who knows you knows how much your daddy mean’t to you. I pray for the best memories and that they never leave your memory. I love you.
Jackie, I know first hand how devastating losing a grandparent can be especially when they love you like your grandpa loved you. Hold him in your heart forever because I believe he will be watching out for you from heaven. I love love love you and my heart break for you. Many prayers.
D.D. Matthews
August 20, 2020 @ 9:50 am
Robin and the family, I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll keep all of you in my prayers.
Lisa Butler
August 20, 2020 @ 9:55 am
Great stories, much love, his faith in the Lord and laughter,such beautiful laughter,are how I will remember Uncle Lehman.
My folks will miss him something awful.
Robin & Brenda,hugs,much love.
My love and prayers to all of you.
Love,
Lisa (Ingle) Butler