Bill G. Adkins, 87, of Belvidere, IL passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, peacefully in his sleep. He was born on March 14, 1935, in Pike County, KY to the late Ballard and Minnie (Thacker) Adkins. He married Mary, the love of his life, on May 4, 1955, in Pikeville, KY. Bill is loved and will be deeply missed by his son, William (Tammy) Adkins; grandson; Brian Adkins, Adam Adkins; brother, Donnie Adkins; sisters, Mary Jones, Evelyn Mae May, Linda Morrison, Shirley Bentley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ballard and Minnie; beloved wife, Mary; 4 brothers, and 3 sisters. The family would like to give a special thanks to OSF Hospice for their compassionate care for Bill. There will be a funeral service on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Belvidere Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Belvidere, IL beginning at 11:00 A.M. A visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until the time of service. Interment in Belvidere Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the family.