Royce "Danny" Adkins
Troy, Kansas
Royce Daniel Danny Adkins was born on February 7 1949 in Leona Kansas. He was one of fifteen children born to his deceased parents Maude and Frank Adkins with his twin sister Joyce arriving alongside him. His dad said when they came out in twos it was time to stop. Danny proudly served his country after being drafted into the United States Army where he served as a scout and a tanker. During his service he received the Purple Heart. In the 1970s Danny moved to California where he lived for approximately 20 years working in construction and running his own business. Later he returned home to Kansas to be closer to family and friends. He went on to work for the Doniphan County Road and Bridge Department for 20 years before retiring in 2012 though he continued to help parttime whenever they needed him. Danny married the love of…