John R. Adams, 83, of Center, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born December 25, 1926 in Shelby County to Flint Adams and Georgia Sanford Adams. He was a member of the International Order of Foresters. Mr. Adams served in the 101st Airborne Division of the Army.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service time is still pending, but will be May 5, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. J.C. Dawson and Rev. Mike Belgard officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Dawson, Michael Dawson, Tyler Dawson, John Yarbrough, Sonny Dawson, Nathan Adams and Woody Jernigan. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Lout, Jack Lout, Butch Adams, Monk Peace, Sammy Jones and Randolph Lout.

He is survived by:

Wife, Betty J. Adams of Center

Daughter, Neva J. Dawson & husband J.C. of Silsbee

Sons:
J.T. Adams & wife Linda of Lufkin
John David Adams of Center

Grandchildren:
Johnny Dawson, Michael Dawson, Melissa Dawson, Nathan Adams and Kasey Lewis

Twenty One Great Grandchildren

One Great Great Grandchild

Sister, Miriam Jernigan of Center

Also numerous other relatives.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Flint Adams and Georgia Sanford Adams
Brother, Bob Adams and F. T. Adams

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.

John R. Adams, 83, of Center, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2010 at Shelby Regional Medical Center. He was born December 25, 1926 in Shelby County to Flint Adams and Georgia Sanford Adams. He was a member of the International Order of Foresters. Mr. Adams served in the 101st Airborne Division of the Army.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service time is still pending, but will be May 5, 2010 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. J.C. Dawson and Rev. Mike Belgard officiating. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Shelby County.

Pallbearers will be Johnny Dawson, Michael Dawson, Tyler Dawson, John Yarbrough, Sonny Dawson, Nathan Adams and Woody Jernigan. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Lout, Jack Lout, Butch Adams, Monk Peace, Sammy Jones and Randolph Lout.

He is survived by:

Wife, Betty J. Adams of Center

Daughter, Neva J. Dawson & husband J.C. of Silsbee

Sons:
J.T. Adams & wife Linda of Lufkin
John David Adams of Center

Grandchildren:
Johnny Dawson, Michael Dawson, Melissa Dawson, Nathan Adams and Kasey Lewis

Twenty One Great Grandchildren

One Great Great Grandchild

Sister, Miriam Jernigan of Center

Also numerous other relatives.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Flint Adams and Georgia Sanford Adams
Brother, Bob Adams and F. T. Adams

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com.