Sabine Index, Many, La., Oct 21, 1998
Marvin Adams, longtime Many businessman, who was familiar with much of the plumbing in the area, died following a short illness, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Sabine Medical Center. He was 76. Mr. Adams, who retired from a successful business which he started in 1952, had been in poor health for the past year.
Funeral services were held at St. John's Catholic Church on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m., with Father David Richter
officiating. Burial followed in the St. John's Cemetery, under the direction of the Warren Meadows Funeral Home.
Survivors include his widow, Marie Adams of Many; one son, Wayne M. Adams and wife Evelyn of Many; one sister, Madeline Adams of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; three brothers, James Adams of Many, Lester Adams of Robeline, and Bobby Adams of Florien; two grandchildren, Melissa Brown and husband Charlie of Many, and Lucas Adams and wife Trisha of Lufkin, Texas; three great grandchildren, Krisie McLain, and Jacob McLain, both of Many, and Christopher Adams of Lufkin, Texas; four half sisters, Edie Whittington of Florence, South Carolina, Charles Rathburn of Longview, Texas, Dorothy Bailey of DeRidder, and Sue Leslie of Houma; and one half brother, Kenneth Adams of Dallas.
Mr. Adams will best be remembered for his expertise in the plumbing and electricity field. A self taught tradesman, he began his business on $500 that his wife won in a drawing at the picture show. With the money, he purchased a second hand truck and a few tools. Over the next 45 years, he made repairs in most homes in Many and the surrounding areas. His son, Wayne, joined the family business, and when Mr. Adams retired in 1997, he referred all of the customers to him. He did, however, answer calls received from the "widow women" and single ladies, including Pam and Elizabeth Pickett, whom he had been tending to for years.
Over the years, Wayne helped his father in the business, which now boasts of fourth generation service. Mr. Adams' grandson, Lucas, made every stop he did in the summers, and now great grandson, Jacob, offered assistance to both grandfather and great grandfather.
Before going into his own business, Mr. Adams was employed for A. D. Belisle for a short time.
Marvin Adams was born on October 1, 1922, to Charles Ben Adams and Pearl Maricelli Adams of Campti. When he was a young child,the family moved to Sabine Parish. He was educated at the Fort Jesup School, and then later, at Many.
On July 11, 1942, he married Mildred Marie Nett. Together, they raised one son, Wayne, who was born on May 7, 1943. Known for his fondness of the color red, Mr. Adams was always spray painting something red, much to his wife's surprise. It seemed that every time she left and then returned, another item would be freshly painted.
During World War II, he served in the United States Army, and was honorably discharged as a sergeant, on Dec. 14, 1945. He always said this was a special day, because his future daughter-in-law celebrated her birthday on Dec. 14.
A longtime member of St. John's Catholic Church, Mr. Adams served as a trustee, council member, and usher. He received two Diocese Medals for service. One was awarded in 1981, and the other in 1993. He spent untold hours volunteering his time at the church.
In his spare time, Mr. Adams enjoyed gardening. He was always known for giving more away than he kept for himself. After retirement, he directed the gardening duties of his granddaughter, Melissa. Last summer, she lovingly recalled, he informed her she had purchased the wrong kind of tomatoes. Together, they went back to the store, exchanged them for the correct kind, and then he supervised the planting, so they would be in the right spot. He said it made him feel better to "watch the dirt move."
A sentimental man, Mr. Adams collected his grandchildren's tassels from their college graduation caps. His granddaughter is a teacher, and his grandson is an engineer.
He lovingly called all small children "sweet peas", and at one time, wished for at least 12 grandchildren to spoil.
During his working years, he could be seen sneaking off with his longtime buddy, Shine Mowad, and heading toward Wall Creek for some fishing. He never left home without his pack of Red Man or Levi Garrett.
Mr. Adams never forgot his friends, as was evidenced when Mr. Georg Boyens was ill. He went twice daily to stack items in the store.
Mr. Adams made his living from helping others. His kindnesses, dedication, and expert workmanship will be missed by those he served over the years
Marvin Adams, longtime Many businessman, who was familiar with much of the plumbing in the area, died following a short illness, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Sabine Medical Center. He was 76. Mr. Adams, who retired from a successful business which he started in 1952, had been in poor health for the past year.
Funeral services were held at St. John's Catholic Church on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m., with Father David Richter
officiating. Burial followed in the St. John's Cemetery, under the direction of the Warren Meadows Funeral Home.
Survivors include his widow, Marie Adams of Many; one son, Wayne M. Adams and wife Evelyn of Many; one sister, Madeline Adams of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; three brothers, James Adams of Many, Lester Adams of Robeline, and Bobby Adams of Florien; two grandchildren, Melissa Brown and husband Charlie of Many, and Lucas Adams and wife Trisha of Lufkin, Texas; three great grandchildren, Krisie McLain, and Jacob McLain, both of Many, and Christopher Adams of Lufkin, Texas; four half sisters, Edie Whittington of Florence, South Carolina, Charles Rathburn of Longview, Texas, Dorothy Bailey of DeRidder, and Sue Leslie of Houma; and one half brother, Kenneth Adams of Dallas.
Mr. Adams will best be remembered for his expertise in the plumbing and electricity field. A self taught tradesman, he began his business on $500 that his wife won in a drawing at the picture show. With the money, he purchased a second hand truck and a few tools. Over the next 45 years, he made repairs in most homes in Many and the surrounding areas. His son, Wayne, joined the family business, and when Mr. Adams retired in 1997, he referred all of the customers to him. He did, however, answer calls received from the "widow women" and single ladies, including Pam and Elizabeth Pickett, whom he had been tending to for years.
Over the years, Wayne helped his father in the business, which now boasts of fourth generation service. Mr. Adams' grandson, Lucas, made every stop he did in the summers, and now great grandson, Jacob, offered assistance to both grandfather and great grandfather.
Before going into his own business, Mr. Adams was employed for A. D. Belisle for a short time.
Marvin Adams was born on October 1, 1922, to Charles Ben Adams and Pearl Maricelli Adams of Campti. When he was a young child,the family moved to Sabine Parish. He was educated at the Fort Jesup School, and then later, at Many.
On July 11, 1942, he married Mildred Marie Nett. Together, they raised one son, Wayne, who was born on May 7, 1943. Known for his fondness of the color red, Mr. Adams was always spray painting something red, much to his wife's surprise. It seemed that every time she left and then returned, another item would be freshly painted.
During World War II, he served in the United States Army, and was honorably discharged as a sergeant, on Dec. 14, 1945. He always said this was a special day, because his future daughter-in-law celebrated her birthday on Dec. 14.
A longtime member of St. John's Catholic Church, Mr. Adams served as a trustee, council member, and usher. He received two Diocese Medals for service. One was awarded in 1981, and the other in 1993. He spent untold hours volunteering his time at the church.
In his spare time, Mr. Adams enjoyed gardening. He was always known for giving more away than he kept for himself. After retirement, he directed the gardening duties of his granddaughter, Melissa. Last summer, she lovingly recalled, he informed her she had purchased the wrong kind of tomatoes. Together, they went back to the store, exchanged them for the correct kind, and then he supervised the planting, so they would be in the right spot. He said it made him feel better to "watch the dirt move."
A sentimental man, Mr. Adams collected his grandchildren's tassels from their college graduation caps. His granddaughter is a teacher, and his grandson is an engineer.
He lovingly called all small children "sweet peas", and at one time, wished for at least 12 grandchildren to spoil.
During his working years, he could be seen sneaking off with his longtime buddy, Shine Mowad, and heading toward Wall Creek for some fishing. He never left home without his pack of Red Man or Levi Garrett.
Mr. Adams never forgot his friends, as was evidenced when Mr. Georg Boyens was ill. He went twice daily to stack items in the store.
Mr. Adams made his living from helping others. His kindnesses, dedication, and expert workmanship will be missed by those he served over the years
Sabine Index, Many, La., Oct 21, 1998
Marvin Adams, longtime Many businessman, who was familiar with much of the plumbing in the area, died following a short illness, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Sabine Medical Center. He was 76. Mr. Adams, who retired from a successful business which he started in 1952, had been in poor health for the past year.
Funeral services were held at St. John's Catholic Church on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m., with Father David Richter
officiating. Burial followed in the St. John's Cemetery, under the direction of the Warren Meadows Funeral Home.
Survivors include his widow, Marie Adams of Many; one son, Wayne M. Adams and wife Evelyn of Many; one sister, Madeline Adams of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; three brothers, James Adams of Many, Lester Adams of Robeline, and Bobby Adams of Florien; two grandchildren, Melissa Brown and husband Charlie of Many, and Lucas Adams and wife Trisha of Lufkin, Texas; three great grandchildren, Krisie McLain, and Jacob McLain, both of Many, and Christopher Adams of Lufkin, Texas; four half sisters, Edie Whittington of Florence, South Carolina, Charles Rathburn of Longview, Texas, Dorothy Bailey of DeRidder, and Sue Leslie of Houma; and one half brother, Kenneth Adams of Dallas.
Mr. Adams will best be remembered for his expertise in the plumbing and electricity field. A self taught tradesman, he began his business on $500 that his wife won in a drawing at the picture show. With the money, he purchased a second hand truck and a few tools. Over the next 45 years, he made repairs in most homes in Many and the surrounding areas. His son, Wayne, joined the family business, and when Mr. Adams retired in 1997, he referred all of the customers to him. He did, however, answer calls received from the "widow women" and single ladies, including Pam and Elizabeth Pickett, whom he had been tending to for years.
Over the years, Wayne helped his father in the business, which now boasts of fourth generation service. Mr. Adams' grandson, Lucas, made every stop he did in the summers, and now great grandson, Jacob, offered assistance to both grandfather and great grandfather.
Before going into his own business, Mr. Adams was employed for A. D. Belisle for a short time.
Marvin Adams was born on October 1, 1922, to Charles Ben Adams and Pearl Maricelli Adams of Campti. When he was a young child,the family moved to Sabine Parish. He was educated at the Fort Jesup School, and then later, at Many.
On July 11, 1942, he married Mildred Marie Nett. Together, they raised one son, Wayne, who was born on May 7, 1943. Known for his fondness of the color red, Mr. Adams was always spray painting something red, much to his wife's surprise. It seemed that every time she left and then returned, another item would be freshly painted.
During World War II, he served in the United States Army, and was honorably discharged as a sergeant, on Dec. 14, 1945. He always said this was a special day, because his future daughter-in-law celebrated her birthday on Dec. 14.
A longtime member of St. John's Catholic Church, Mr. Adams served as a trustee, council member, and usher. He received two Diocese Medals for service. One was awarded in 1981, and the other in 1993. He spent untold hours volunteering his time at the church.
In his spare time, Mr. Adams enjoyed gardening. He was always known for giving more away than he kept for himself. After retirement, he directed the gardening duties of his granddaughter, Melissa. Last summer, she lovingly recalled, he informed her she had purchased the wrong kind of tomatoes. Together, they went back to the store, exchanged them for the correct kind, and then he supervised the planting, so they would be in the right spot. He said it made him feel better to "watch the dirt move."
A sentimental man, Mr. Adams collected his grandchildren's tassels from their college graduation caps. His granddaughter is a teacher, and his grandson is an engineer.
He lovingly called all small children "sweet peas", and at one time, wished for at least 12 grandchildren to spoil.
During his working years, he could be seen sneaking off with his longtime buddy, Shine Mowad, and heading toward Wall Creek for some fishing. He never left home without his pack of Red Man or Levi Garrett.
Mr. Adams never forgot his friends, as was evidenced when Mr. Georg Boyens was ill. He went twice daily to stack items in the store.
Mr. Adams made his living from helping others. His kindnesses, dedication, and expert workmanship will be missed by those he served over the years
Marvin Adams, longtime Many businessman, who was familiar with much of the plumbing in the area, died following a short illness, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Sabine Medical Center. He was 76. Mr. Adams, who retired from a successful business which he started in 1952, had been in poor health for the past year.
Funeral services were held at St. John's Catholic Church on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m., with Father David Richter
officiating. Burial followed in the St. John's Cemetery, under the direction of the Warren Meadows Funeral Home.
Survivors include his widow, Marie Adams of Many; one son, Wayne M. Adams and wife Evelyn of Many; one sister, Madeline Adams of Mt. Pleasant, Texas; three brothers, James Adams of Many, Lester Adams of Robeline, and Bobby Adams of Florien; two grandchildren, Melissa Brown and husband Charlie of Many, and Lucas Adams and wife Trisha of Lufkin, Texas; three great grandchildren, Krisie McLain, and Jacob McLain, both of Many, and Christopher Adams of Lufkin, Texas; four half sisters, Edie Whittington of Florence, South Carolina, Charles Rathburn of Longview, Texas, Dorothy Bailey of DeRidder, and Sue Leslie of Houma; and one half brother, Kenneth Adams of Dallas.
Mr. Adams will best be remembered for his expertise in the plumbing and electricity field. A self taught tradesman, he began his business on $500 that his wife won in a drawing at the picture show. With the money, he purchased a second hand truck and a few tools. Over the next 45 years, he made repairs in most homes in Many and the surrounding areas. His son, Wayne, joined the family business, and when Mr. Adams retired in 1997, he referred all of the customers to him. He did, however, answer calls received from the "widow women" and single ladies, including Pam and Elizabeth Pickett, whom he had been tending to for years.
Over the years, Wayne helped his father in the business, which now boasts of fourth generation service. Mr. Adams' grandson, Lucas, made every stop he did in the summers, and now great grandson, Jacob, offered assistance to both grandfather and great grandfather.
Before going into his own business, Mr. Adams was employed for A. D. Belisle for a short time.
Marvin Adams was born on October 1, 1922, to Charles Ben Adams and Pearl Maricelli Adams of Campti. When he was a young child,the family moved to Sabine Parish. He was educated at the Fort Jesup School, and then later, at Many.
On July 11, 1942, he married Mildred Marie Nett. Together, they raised one son, Wayne, who was born on May 7, 1943. Known for his fondness of the color red, Mr. Adams was always spray painting something red, much to his wife's surprise. It seemed that every time she left and then returned, another item would be freshly painted.
During World War II, he served in the United States Army, and was honorably discharged as a sergeant, on Dec. 14, 1945. He always said this was a special day, because his future daughter-in-law celebrated her birthday on Dec. 14.
A longtime member of St. John's Catholic Church, Mr. Adams served as a trustee, council member, and usher. He received two Diocese Medals for service. One was awarded in 1981, and the other in 1993. He spent untold hours volunteering his time at the church.
In his spare time, Mr. Adams enjoyed gardening. He was always known for giving more away than he kept for himself. After retirement, he directed the gardening duties of his granddaughter, Melissa. Last summer, she lovingly recalled, he informed her she had purchased the wrong kind of tomatoes. Together, they went back to the store, exchanged them for the correct kind, and then he supervised the planting, so they would be in the right spot. He said it made him feel better to "watch the dirt move."
A sentimental man, Mr. Adams collected his grandchildren's tassels from their college graduation caps. His granddaughter is a teacher, and his grandson is an engineer.
He lovingly called all small children "sweet peas", and at one time, wished for at least 12 grandchildren to spoil.
During his working years, he could be seen sneaking off with his longtime buddy, Shine Mowad, and heading toward Wall Creek for some fishing. He never left home without his pack of Red Man or Levi Garrett.
Mr. Adams never forgot his friends, as was evidenced when Mr. Georg Boyens was ill. He went twice daily to stack items in the store.
Mr. Adams made his living from helping others. His kindnesses, dedication, and expert workmanship will be missed by those he served over the years
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