Don Darrell Adams, of Del City, departed this life on December 24, 2020. He was born on August 9, 1933 to the late William M. and Ona Mae Pettigrew. Don was raised in Texas and California, graduated from San Pedro High School, then went on to serve 4 years in the Navy before enlisting in the Air Force. It was during his time in the Air Force that he met the love of his life, Billie while bartending at the NCO club. They married October 29th, 1959. Their Air Force years stationed them in Texas, Colorado and Washington before returning to make Del City their permanent home. He was awarded various journalism awards while serving in both the Korea and Vietnam wars. Don retired as a Master Sergeant in 1973 and received the Air Force Commendation Medal.
After retiring, Don went to Oscar Rose Junior College and earned an Associates in Business Technology. Don found a new career at the Dayton Tire plant in Oklahoma City. When the United Rubber Workers union was formed, Don was elected to serve as Vice President and until his retirement served as either Vice President or Insurance/Pension representative. He was proud to say he never lost an election. What made him most proud though was his children and grandchildren, who affectionately called him Poppy, it was a rare weekend that Don didn’t spend with one or more of his grandkids. From trips to the lake, the park, for snow cones, kite flying, or even just a walk, these times were very special to all involved. It continued with the great-grand kids as well. Not to mislead you, he still made time to watch his OU and Dallas Cowboy football games and he loved to vacation in Branson multiple times a year with his dear wife, Billie.
Don was preceded in death by his brothers, William and Earl, sister, Doris, and sons Edward and Bill. He is survived by his wife, Billie, of the home, brother Carl Adams, son, Larry (Vickie) Self, daughters, Raylene (Steve) Somerlott, Loreana (Tom) Wrench, Davida (Stephen) Dean. He is also survived by countless grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
After retiring, Don went to Oscar Rose Junior College and earned an Associates in Business Technology. Don found a new career at the Dayton Tire plant in Oklahoma City. When the United Rubber Workers union was formed, Don was elected to serve as Vice President and until his retirement served as either Vice President or Insurance/Pension representative. He was proud to say he never lost an election. What made him most proud though was his children and grandchildren, who affectionately called him Poppy, it was a rare weekend that Don didn’t spend with one or more of his grandkids. From trips to the lake, the park, for snow cones, kite flying, or even just a walk, these times were very special to all involved. It continued with the great-grand kids as well. Not to mislead you, he still made time to watch his OU and Dallas Cowboy football games and he loved to vacation in Branson multiple times a year with his dear wife, Billie.
Don was preceded in death by his brothers, William and Earl, sister, Doris, and sons Edward and Bill. He is survived by his wife, Billie, of the home, brother Carl Adams, son, Larry (Vickie) Self, daughters, Raylene (Steve) Somerlott, Loreana (Tom) Wrench, Davida (Stephen) Dean. He is also survived by countless grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
Don Darrell Adams, of Del City, departed this life on December 24, 2020. He was born on August 9, 1933 to the late William M. and Ona Mae Pettigrew. Don was raised in Texas and California, graduated from San Pedro High School, then went on to serve 4 years in the Navy before enlisting in the Air Force. It was during his time in the Air Force that he met the love of his life, Billie while bartending at the NCO club. They married October 29th, 1959. Their Air Force years stationed them in Texas, Colorado and Washington before returning to make Del City their permanent home. He was awarded various journalism awards while serving in both the Korea and Vietnam wars. Don retired as a Master Sergeant in 1973 and received the Air Force Commendation Medal.
After retiring, Don went to Oscar Rose Junior College and earned an Associates in Business Technology. Don found a new career at the Dayton Tire plant in Oklahoma City. When the United Rubber Workers union was formed, Don was elected to serve as Vice President and until his retirement served as either Vice President or Insurance/Pension representative. He was proud to say he never lost an election. What made him most proud though was his children and grandchildren, who affectionately called him Poppy, it was a rare weekend that Don didn’t spend with one or more of his grandkids. From trips to the lake, the park, for snow cones, kite flying, or even just a walk, these times were very special to all involved. It continued with the great-grand kids as well. Not to mislead you, he still made time to watch his OU and Dallas Cowboy football games and he loved to vacation in Branson multiple times a year with his dear wife, Billie.
Don was preceded in death by his brothers, William and Earl, sister, Doris, and sons Edward and Bill. He is survived by his wife, Billie, of the home, brother Carl Adams, son, Larry (Vickie) Self, daughters, Raylene (Steve) Somerlott, Loreana (Tom) Wrench, Davida (Stephen) Dean. He is also survived by countless grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
After retiring, Don went to Oscar Rose Junior College and earned an Associates in Business Technology. Don found a new career at the Dayton Tire plant in Oklahoma City. When the United Rubber Workers union was formed, Don was elected to serve as Vice President and until his retirement served as either Vice President or Insurance/Pension representative. He was proud to say he never lost an election. What made him most proud though was his children and grandchildren, who affectionately called him Poppy, it was a rare weekend that Don didn’t spend with one or more of his grandkids. From trips to the lake, the park, for snow cones, kite flying, or even just a walk, these times were very special to all involved. It continued with the great-grand kids as well. Not to mislead you, he still made time to watch his OU and Dallas Cowboy football games and he loved to vacation in Branson multiple times a year with his dear wife, Billie.
Don was preceded in death by his brothers, William and Earl, sister, Doris, and sons Edward and Bill. He is survived by his wife, Billie, of the home, brother Carl Adams, son, Larry (Vickie) Self, daughters, Raylene (Steve) Somerlott, Loreana (Tom) Wrench, Davida (Stephen) Dean. He is also survived by countless grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
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