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John Crawford “Ford” Adkins, age 7, passed away on November 14, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. From the moment anyone met Ford, they would know he was someone special. He was an old soul, wise beyond his years, quick-witted and full of a fun sass that would come out when he playfully razzed you. He was an avid Amazon shopper and enjoyed crafting and “gambling” on his iPad. When asked, Ford described himself as having a big heart and loving everyone. He was incredibly brave and refused to back down from the challenges he faced. Ford was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when he was three years old and fought with unshakeable determination because, as he always said, “Adkins boys never give up.” He was thoughtful and cared so much about others. He loved his family, friends, classmates at New Haven, and his doctors and nurses at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Ford was the best big brother, always leading with love and finding joy in making his little brother smile. He was, simply put, the perfect child.
Ford is survived by parents: Tyler and Courtney Adkins, brother: Shepard Adkins, his cat: Frank, grandparents: Kip and Rhonda Bell and Jim and Michelle Grimmett, great-grandmothers: Ellen Osborne and Barbara Bell, and aunts: Kelly (Cooper) Dixon and their son: Miller, and Brooke (Eric) Dotson and their son: Ledger. He was loved by many other special aunts, uncles, great aunts, great uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather: Johnny Adkins, and great-grandparents: Darwin and Mary Prater, Roy “Peanut” and Judy Grimmett, Jack and Dollie Adkins, Fred Osborne, and Douglas Bell, and great uncle: Freddie Osborne.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday November 18, 2025 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Florence Methodist Church (8585 Old Toll Rd, Florence, KY 41042). Funeral services will immediately follow at 1:00pm. Ford will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in Ford’s honor to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.(https://giving.cincinnatichildrens.org/campaign/650825/donate?c_src=home&c_src2=header)
Online condolences can be made to www.LinnemannFuneralHomes.com.
Florence Methodist Church
8585 Old Toll RoadFlorence KY 41042
Phone: 859-371-7961
Florence Methodist Church
8585 Old Toll RoadFlorence KY 41042
Phone: 859-371-7961
Highland Cemetery
Address: 2167 Dixie Hwy Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017John Crawford “Ford” Adkins
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Many, many prayers for the family. Seek the Lord our God for comfort.
Eric Rhom
Sending You Comfort and Strength
I’m deeply sorry for your loss. I hope the cherished memories you shared with Ford bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead. You’re in my thoughts, and I’m sending you strength and healing.
Deep Sympathy
Stephanie and I are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss and can’t imagine the pain you’re feeling but please know God is wrapping His loving arms around all of you. During this time of grief, may you find solace in the love and memories you shared.
My deepest condolences
Tyler & Courtney, I am so very sorry for your loss. No words can possibly express the loss of losing a child and I know how valiantly little Ford fought to beat this terrible thing called cancer. Ford was lifted up many times in prayer at our church along with both of you. I pray you will find comfort in the happy moments with Ford. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Trish Claunch
With Deepest Sympathy
Courtney and Tyler, we are so deeply sorry for the loss of your precious Ford. There are truly no words for this kind of heartbreak. We’re praying that God’s strength and comfort carry you through the days ahead. -Ashton & Rob Sawyer
With deepest sympathy
Wishing your family rest and peace and praying you find comfort in your happy memories together. You remain in my prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy
There are no words to describe this loss. You are in our hearts and prayers always.
Nathaniel and Katina Linville
Deepest sympathy
My heart breaks for you. I pray that you know Ford is no longer suffering. His life isn’t over it’s just different and beginning with God.
So sorry for your loss.
So so sorry for your loss. Love and condolences to the family
So sorry for your loss.
So so sorry for your loss. Love and condolences to the family
Grieving mother
I dont know, although we may have seen each other in passing at childrens. I lost my daughter 26yrs old in august of this year. She faught cancer for 4 years and treated at childrens. My heart hurts for you. These next couple months will be ablirr and you may never see this messege. Please know your not alone. My prayers and condolences are with you.
Love a fellow grieving momma
God bless you
God bless you in your time of loss and grief . I am so sorry for your loss.
Prayers
I am so profoundly sorry for this loss. Prayers for your family. Hugs and love ❤️
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