Al Adams

Al Adams, 97, of Nederland, died Monday, February 10, 2020, at Christus Southeast Texas – ST. Elizabeth, Beaumont. He was born January 3, 1923, in Coeburn, Virginia.

Al was a United States Navy Veteran. He retired from Pure Oil after thirty-eight years of employment. He enjoyed being involved in his community as a member of the St. Charles Parish, Father Brooks Knights of Columbus Council 5145, and of the American Legion Post 493. Al was an avid gardener and an Astro’s fan. He also enjoyed fishing and golfing. He was always supportive in all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s activities. He will be deeply missed.

Survivors include his children, Malinda Nicholas, of Meadow Place, Texas; Shirley Adams, of Montgomery, Texas; and Beecher Adams and his wife, Kathy, of Nederland; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and long-time friend, Pam Poston.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife of sixty-two years, Joyce Adams; five sisters; and three brothers.

A gathering of Mr. Adams’ family and friends will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 14, 2020, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 211 Hardy Avenue, Nederland, with his interment to follow at Glenwood Cemetery, Houston.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church Ministries, 211 Hardy Avenue, Nederland, Texas 77627.