John Richard Adams

John was born April 26, 1958, in the West Texas town of Brownfield to William Kyle and Pauline Kee Adams. John graduated from Brownfield High School in 1977 where he was an outstanding tennis player and enjoyed dirt biking. John dearly loved his Brownfield classmates and enjoyed attending class reunions. Upon completion of high school, John earned his degree in Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University where he made several lifelong friends and fell in love with his future wife, Valorie Seals. He began his career as an engineer with Pennzoil Exploration in Houston. John was an active member and former chairman of the Gulf Coast Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Following 17 years with Pennzoil, John worked for BP for 20 years in various capacities including technical advisor for unconventional oil and gas. He enjoyed mentoring young engineers. John valued and cared for his BP family. The love and support they provided throughout his battle with cancer is greatly appreciated by John’s family. John was known for his strong work ethic and friendly character. John’s faith was defining for him, guiding his philosophy of never missing an opportunity to be kind. He attended Crosspoint Community Church for 20 years. John enjoyed spending time with family, canoeing, boating, collecting fossils and blasting Buddy Holly music from his red Jeep Wrangler. John loved hearing other people’s stories. Like his father, Kyle Adams, John never met a stranger and was appreciated for his friendly attitude.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Kyle and Pauline Adams; his sisters, Lynda Adams and Yvonne Rex; and his nephew, James Rex. John leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Valorie Seals Adams; son, Wesley Adams and his wife Jacqueline; daughter, Amy Adams; daughter, Andrea Wallingsford and her husband Jason; daughter, Whitney Adams; son, Joshua Adams; and 4 grandchildren, Connor, Emelia, Kathryn and Evelyn. He is also survived by his brother, William (Bill) Adams; his sister, Rita Beth Pruitt; his nephew, Jack Rex; his nieces, Kim Adams, Belinda Jones and Tammy Lander; and a host of other family and friends, all of whom he dearly loved.

Arrangements have been made with Katy Funeral Home. A viewing will be held Sunday, May 3, 2020 from 5-8 pm at Katy Funeral Home. Due to unprecedented times, social distancing and use of masks are required. Additionally, the graveside service at the Aggie Field of Honor in College Station, Texas, will be limited to immediate family. A Celebration of Life will be arranged at a later date.

John valued empowering others through education. Therefore the family would appreciate that in lieu of flowers, contributions to The John R Adams ‘81 Endowed Memorial Scholarship be sent through the URL: tx.ag/JohnAdams or mailed to The John R Adams ‘81 Endowed Memorial Scholarship, 505 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840. Scholarship contact phone number is (979) 845-7514.