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AJ Adams

November 4, 1929 ~ December 19, 2022 (age 93) 93 Years Old
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Obituary

Mr. A J (Spooda) Adams was born November 4, 1929, in Rusk County to Waskom and Gladys Adams. He was called home to be with the Lord, Monday, December  19, 2022. He dedicated his life to our Lord and Savior at an early age at Fredonia Baptist Church.

He attended and graduated public schools in Rusk County. As a young man, he entered the United States Armed Forces, in which he served 4 years and received an honorable discharge.

He married Dorothy Lou Sibley and to this union, one child was born. He later married Ruby Jewel Williams and to this union three children were born.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Rosie B. Hightower, and Evelyn Sanders, and one brother, Rayford Adams.

A J worked for the United States Postal Service for over 25 years in Dallas, TX, and retired.

A J’s favorite pastime was playing dominoes with anyone who would play with him, especially his sisters. He loved being with his children and grandchildren.

He leaves to cherish his memories, two sons, Michael Dale Adams and James “Stink” Adams; two daughters, Vickie Adams (Nathan), and Carla Adams (Roy); one step son, Charles  Westmoreland; three grandchildren, Victor Raven, Robert Raven, and James “JJ” Adams; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

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 Service Program


Services

Open Viewing
Friday
January 6, 2023

1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Craig Funeral Home
2001 S. Green Street
Longview, TX 75602

Funeral Service
Saturday
January 7, 2023

11:00 AM
Willie Mae Craig Chapel
2001 S. Green St.
Longview, TX 75602

Interment

New Hope Cemetery
6646 County Road 292
Kilgore, TX 75662

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