Bradley "Brad" Adkins-Lilley, 32, of Troy, MO, passed away unexpectedly  on April 10, 2024. He was born on June 13, 1991 in St. Charles, MO to Brian Adkins  and Susan Lilley. Brad attended the local schools and graduated in 2009 from Buchanan High School. On May 30, 2021 in Corning, Iowa, Brad and his soulmate, Annessa (Thornton) were united in marriage. Brad was employed as a sheet metal worker at Boeing since January 2021. He was an excellent employee and was always interested in continuing education. When he was a child, he and his family were able to go on a Make a Wish trip because of his health condition. So, Brad was very supportive of the Make a Wish foundation. He loved volunteering, cars, cooking, video games, wearing Dad Shoes (New Balance) and Anime (especially Samurai Champloo) Brad and Annessa went to concerts together, vacations and exploring experiences. His family and friends describe him as, "Funny, sweet, pure, genuine, loving, kind, fearless, selfless, generous and bold.'

He is survived by his beautiful wife, Annessa Lilley of Troy, MO, grandfather, Gene Lilley of Troy, MO, parents, Joseph and Susan (Lilley) Balling of Troy, MO and Brian Adkins of Foley, MO, brother, Nick Adkins of Foley, MO, aunts and uncles,  father-in-law and mother -in-law, Mark Thornton of Fairfield, Iowa and Barb Thornton of Des Moines, Iowa, aunts and uncles, Clint and Tanja Lilley of Corpus Christi, Texas, Don and Vita Lilley, Dale and Rhonda Lilley, Jennifer and Joe Bergjans, all of Troy, MO and Beverly Thornton of Bedford, Iowa, sisters-in-law, Addison ( Isaiah)  Christiansen of Kalona, Iowa and Alexandria (Samuel Alitz) Thornton Des Moines, IA , his cat, Midna, many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 15, 2024 from 5 p.m- 7 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379

Memorial Service – will also be held on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 7 p.m. at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory 1304 Boone Street Troy, MO 63379 Rev. Dr. Jeff Moore to officiate.

Memorials- Annessa Lilley or Make a Wish foundation c/o the funeral home

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com