Joseph "Wiley" Adkins, age 86, of Dalton, GA. passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. He was born June 16, 1938. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hezekiah Adkins and Catheryn Rosebud Lindsey Adkins. He is survived by his loving wife, Leni Adkins; son, Brad Adkins (Becky); daughters, Sonya Blake (Rocky), Patty Young (Harvey); sisters, Janice England, Diane Bankee; grandchildren, Tanner Whatley, Erin Ashby; great grandchildren, Ava Boydstun, Gavin Boydstun, Ian Ray Boydstun. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Joseph "Wiley" Adkins will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA 30721; 706-529-5371.