Ivan Blain Adkins, 96, of Port Hope, passed away on July 16, 2021.  Ivan was born in Redman, Missouri on November 12, 1924 to the late Roscoe and Gladys (Ezell) Adkins.

In April, 1942 at age 17, Ivan joined the U.S. Navy to serve his country during World War II.  He married Frances Marie Rearance shortly thereafter and they were blessed with three children.  After Fran's passing in 1978, Ivan married Betty Wiggins and they moved to Port Hope, living on the shore of Lake Huron, which he affectionately called "Big Blue." She passed away May 19, 2021.

Ivan worked much of his life for Quality Linen Company and later co-owned Wig's Bar with Betty in Burton, Michigan. He found time to earn his high school diploma from Flint Central High School in 1968 and to attend Flint Community College.  Ivan was an outgoing, cheerful, generous man who loved and lived life to the fullest.  His greatest joys in life were his family, his dog, his church, fishing, and a glass of wine at 4:30 p.m.  He believed that every day was a gift from God that should be celebrated and praised.

Ivan is survived by his daughters Onalee (Gordon) Summers, Sherry (James) Fent and six grandchildren: Scott (Karla) Barcey, Brian Barcey, Todd (Tracy) Barcey, Lucas (Serenity) Summers, Frances (Michael) Hoffmeyer and Laura (Michael) Osminski.  He also is survived by 19 great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his son Allan Blain Adkins in 1992.

A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Flint Memorial Cemetery chapel on Dort Highway, Mt. Morris, Michigan, officiated by Pastor Sean McCoy of Ascension Lutheran Church, East Lansing, Michigan.

Memorials may be offered to: St. John Lutheran Church, Port Hope or the Thumb Animal Shelter in Elkton.

Condolences at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com.