Charles Arthur Adams, Sr. ('Charlie') passed peacefully into the presence of God and His son Jesus on October 4, 2012 at 12:14 A.M.
He was born October 15, 1929 in Kingsport, Tennessee to loving parents, John Sevier Adams and Beatrice Yonce Adams Hendrix. He was an only child, but was one of ninety-two cousins. He was very close to several of his cousins; they grew up as best friends together.
Charlie grew up in Kingsport and attended Dobyns-Bennett High School. He was part of the DB 'Indians' football team, the most winning high school team in Tennessee history. He played high school football and earned the nickname 'Slasher' because of his speed, quickness and hard-hitting blocking and tackles. He was part of the Class of 1948.
Charlie was very patriotic and loved his country. He served in the United States Air Force from December 14, 1950 to August 14, 1954. He received an Honorable Discharge as Airman 2nd Class. He served at Lowry Air Force Base (Colorado), Connelly Air Force Base (Waco, TX) and in Germany (Air Defense).
He married Barbara on August 2, 1952 at Herring Avenue Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. They had four children: John, Charles Jr. (Chuck), Michael, and Carol.
Charlie spent several years working as manager of The Modern Laundry in Kingsport, Tennessee, which his family owned. In 1966, Charlie and Barbara moved to Dallas, TX. Charlie continued to work in sales and with his hands as a carpenter/construction until his retirement years ago.
He was a kind, generous and loving man who cared for and loved his wife and family. His life was centered on his family. He loved each and every child, grandchild, and great-grandchild. He was a kind, special man with an especially friendly and loving spirit.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing. He simply enjoyed the company of other people. He was always available to his children and his/Barbara's parents for their home repairs, etc. He loved being helpful to other people.
He could build, improve or repair virtually anything connected to a home: carpentry, plumbing (sweated the fittings, did it the old-fashioned way), roofing, water heaters, electrical, etc. If he was missing a part he could usually figure out how to build one.
Additionally, he was 'into' history and historical documentaries, especially World War 2, as he had several cousins fighting in it, some of them were wounded.
Charlie has passed into God's presence and is healed. We celebrate the positive legacy you have left behind.
Legacy: Married to Barbara for 60 years. 4 children, 13 grand-kids, and 14 great grand-kids. He was a kind man who never met a stranger.
Pallbearers: Grandsons: Brian, Daniel, Trey, Chris, Josh; and Travis.
Survived by: Barbara, wife; son John and wife Kathy; son Charles, Jr. and wife Debbie; son Michael and wife Jody, daughter Carol and husband Larry. Charlie is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 14 great grand-children.
Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Sachse.
Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, 2925 5th Street, Sachse, Texas 75048. Reverends Jim Everidge and Larry Browning officiating.
He was born October 15, 1929 in Kingsport, Tennessee to loving parents, John Sevier Adams and Beatrice Yonce Adams Hendrix. He was an only child, but was one of ninety-two cousins. He was very close to several of his cousins; they grew up as best friends together.
Charlie grew up in Kingsport and attended Dobyns-Bennett High School. He was part of the DB 'Indians' football team, the most winning high school team in Tennessee history. He played high school football and earned the nickname 'Slasher' because of his speed, quickness and hard-hitting blocking and tackles. He was part of the Class of 1948.
Charlie was very patriotic and loved his country. He served in the United States Air Force from December 14, 1950 to August 14, 1954. He received an Honorable Discharge as Airman 2nd Class. He served at Lowry Air Force Base (Colorado), Connelly Air Force Base (Waco, TX) and in Germany (Air Defense).
He married Barbara on August 2, 1952 at Herring Avenue Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. They had four children: John, Charles Jr. (Chuck), Michael, and Carol.
Charlie spent several years working as manager of The Modern Laundry in Kingsport, Tennessee, which his family owned. In 1966, Charlie and Barbara moved to Dallas, TX. Charlie continued to work in sales and with his hands as a carpenter/construction until his retirement years ago.
He was a kind, generous and loving man who cared for and loved his wife and family. His life was centered on his family. He loved each and every child, grandchild, and great-grandchild. He was a kind, special man with an especially friendly and loving spirit.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing. He simply enjoyed the company of other people. He was always available to his children and his/Barbara's parents for their home repairs, etc. He loved being helpful to other people.
He could build, improve or repair virtually anything connected to a home: carpentry, plumbing (sweated the fittings, did it the old-fashioned way), roofing, water heaters, electrical, etc. If he was missing a part he could usually figure out how to build one.
Additionally, he was 'into' history and historical documentaries, especially World War 2, as he had several cousins fighting in it, some of them were wounded.
Charlie has passed into God's presence and is healed. We celebrate the positive legacy you have left behind.
Legacy: Married to Barbara for 60 years. 4 children, 13 grand-kids, and 14 great grand-kids. He was a kind man who never met a stranger.
Pallbearers: Grandsons: Brian, Daniel, Trey, Chris, Josh; and Travis.
Survived by: Barbara, wife; son John and wife Kathy; son Charles, Jr. and wife Debbie; son Michael and wife Jody, daughter Carol and husband Larry. Charlie is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 14 great grand-children.
Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Sachse.
Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, 2925 5th Street, Sachse, Texas 75048. Reverends Jim Everidge and Larry Browning officiating.
Charles Arthur Adams, Sr. ('Charlie') passed peacefully into the presence of God and His son Jesus on October 4, 2012 at 12:14 A.M.
He was born October 15, 1929 in Kingsport, Tennessee to loving parents, John Sevier Adams and Beatrice Yonce Adams Hendrix. He was an only child, but was one of ninety-two cousins. He was very close to several of his cousins; they grew up as best friends together.
Charlie grew up in Kingsport and attended Dobyns-Bennett High School. He was part of the DB 'Indians' football team, the most winning high school team in Tennessee history. He played high school football and earned the nickname 'Slasher' because of his speed, quickness and hard-hitting blocking and tackles. He was part of the Class of 1948.
Charlie was very patriotic and loved his country. He served in the United States Air Force from December 14, 1950 to August 14, 1954. He received an Honorable Discharge as Airman 2nd Class. He served at Lowry Air Force Base (Colorado), Connelly Air Force Base (Waco, TX) and in Germany (Air Defense).
He married Barbara on August 2, 1952 at Herring Avenue Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. They had four children: John, Charles Jr. (Chuck), Michael, and Carol.
Charlie spent several years working as manager of The Modern Laundry in Kingsport, Tennessee, which his family owned. In 1966, Charlie and Barbara moved to Dallas, TX. Charlie continued to work in sales and with his hands as a carpenter/construction until his retirement years ago.
He was a kind, generous and loving man who cared for and loved his wife and family. His life was centered on his family. He loved each and every child, grandchild, and great-grandchild. He was a kind, special man with an especially friendly and loving spirit.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing. He simply enjoyed the company of other people. He was always available to his children and his/Barbara's parents for their home repairs, etc. He loved being helpful to other people.
He could build, improve or repair virtually anything connected to a home: carpentry, plumbing (sweated the fittings, did it the old-fashioned way), roofing, water heaters, electrical, etc. If he was missing a part he could usually figure out how to build one.
Additionally, he was 'into' history and historical documentaries, especially World War 2, as he had several cousins fighting in it, some of them were wounded.
Charlie has passed into God's presence and is healed. We celebrate the positive legacy you have left behind.
Legacy: Married to Barbara for 60 years. 4 children, 13 grand-kids, and 14 great grand-kids. He was a kind man who never met a stranger.
Pallbearers: Grandsons: Brian, Daniel, Trey, Chris, Josh; and Travis.
Survived by: Barbara, wife; son John and wife Kathy; son Charles, Jr. and wife Debbie; son Michael and wife Jody, daughter Carol and husband Larry. Charlie is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 14 great grand-children.
Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Sachse.
Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, 2925 5th Street, Sachse, Texas 75048. Reverends Jim Everidge and Larry Browning officiating.
He was born October 15, 1929 in Kingsport, Tennessee to loving parents, John Sevier Adams and Beatrice Yonce Adams Hendrix. He was an only child, but was one of ninety-two cousins. He was very close to several of his cousins; they grew up as best friends together.
Charlie grew up in Kingsport and attended Dobyns-Bennett High School. He was part of the DB 'Indians' football team, the most winning high school team in Tennessee history. He played high school football and earned the nickname 'Slasher' because of his speed, quickness and hard-hitting blocking and tackles. He was part of the Class of 1948.
Charlie was very patriotic and loved his country. He served in the United States Air Force from December 14, 1950 to August 14, 1954. He received an Honorable Discharge as Airman 2nd Class. He served at Lowry Air Force Base (Colorado), Connelly Air Force Base (Waco, TX) and in Germany (Air Defense).
He married Barbara on August 2, 1952 at Herring Avenue Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. They had four children: John, Charles Jr. (Chuck), Michael, and Carol.
Charlie spent several years working as manager of The Modern Laundry in Kingsport, Tennessee, which his family owned. In 1966, Charlie and Barbara moved to Dallas, TX. Charlie continued to work in sales and with his hands as a carpenter/construction until his retirement years ago.
He was a kind, generous and loving man who cared for and loved his wife and family. His life was centered on his family. He loved each and every child, grandchild, and great-grandchild. He was a kind, special man with an especially friendly and loving spirit.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed fishing. He simply enjoyed the company of other people. He was always available to his children and his/Barbara's parents for their home repairs, etc. He loved being helpful to other people.
He could build, improve or repair virtually anything connected to a home: carpentry, plumbing (sweated the fittings, did it the old-fashioned way), roofing, water heaters, electrical, etc. If he was missing a part he could usually figure out how to build one.
Additionally, he was 'into' history and historical documentaries, especially World War 2, as he had several cousins fighting in it, some of them were wounded.
Charlie has passed into God's presence and is healed. We celebrate the positive legacy you have left behind.
Legacy: Married to Barbara for 60 years. 4 children, 13 grand-kids, and 14 great grand-kids. He was a kind man who never met a stranger.
Pallbearers: Grandsons: Brian, Daniel, Trey, Chris, Josh; and Travis.
Survived by: Barbara, wife; son John and wife Kathy; son Charles, Jr. and wife Debbie; son Michael and wife Jody, daughter Carol and husband Larry. Charlie is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 14 great grand-children.
Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Sachse.
Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, 2925 5th Street, Sachse, Texas 75048. Reverends Jim Everidge and Larry Browning officiating.
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