Jack Adkins, age 79, of Delmar, died Monday, May 28, 2007 at his home. He was born in Delmar, MD on September 10, 1927, a son of the late Lewis William Adkins and Edith Florence Pope Adkins. He was a loving father and cared deeply for his family and community. Jack was a member of Melson's United Methodist Church. He retired after many years of service as a Sr. Scalesman from Ralston Purina. Other memberships included the Delmar Masonic Lodge #201, Preservation Trust of Wicomico County, Inc. in Salisbury and Bi-State Ruritan Club. He served on several committees in reference to the history of Delmar and was considered a historian with the knowledge he had of the town. He was instrumental in the renovation of the Heritage Museum in Delmar and initiated the movement to introduce the DART bus route in lower Sussex County. He was helpful to many and had a special place in his heart for helping the disabled. He is survived by a son, Dean Adkins and his wife Dot of Delmar; a daughter, Cheryl Yarema and her husband Michael of Parsonsburg; 5 grandchildren, Joy Cecil, Georgia Lecates, Jennifer Simowitz, Holly Vogan and Michelle Collins; 9 great grandchildren; and a sister, Norma Jane Cordrey of Delmar. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret A. Adkins, who passed in 2003 and a sister, Shirley L. Brown. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, June 1, 2007 from 12:00 to 2:00 at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, followed by a funeral service at 2:00. The Rev. Dr. Everett C. Isaacs will officiate. Interment will follow the services at St. Stephen's Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Bi-State Ruritan Club, c/o Jerry Workman, 15030 Pepperbox Road, Delmar, DE 19940, or to Melson's United Methodist Methodist Church, Memorial Fund, c/o Jean Smith, 11221 E. Line Road, Delmar, DE 19940. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com .