Wayne "Gator" Jackson Adams

Wayne Jackson “Gator” Adams, 89, of San Angelo went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 24, 2023. He was born on April 25, 1934 in Clearwater, Florida to Bernice and Wayne Adams. Wayne joined the United States Air Force in 1952. Throughout his time in the service, he was stationed in Casablanca, Morocco; Avellino, Italy; Spokane, Washington; Wichita Falls, Texas; and spent two deployments in Alaska. Wayne retired from the Air Force in 1974 as TSGT after 22 years of faithfully serving his country. After retirement from the military, Wayne went to work for Ethicon as an electrician. He also retired from there after 20 years.

Wayne married the love of his life, LaVetta Joy (Webb) Adams, on February 2, 1963 in Wichita Falls, Texas. In 1973, they moved to San Angelo where they raised their four children. Wayne coached for Southern Little League for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Wayne had a passion for the game of golf. He enjoyed playing in golf tournaments, but loved watching his sons play even more. In their spare time, Wayne and LaVetta enjoyed traveling to casinos to gamble, they always had fun and looked forward to their next trip.

After retirement from over 20 years at both the US Air Force and Ethicon, Wayne worked for Walmart for 10 years and also worked in the commissary at Goodfellow Air Force Base. He loved to stay busy, you would rarely find him relaxing. He was a dependable man who many counted on, but most importantly he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Wayne will always be remembered for his charming demeanor and his storytelling.

Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, Bernice Fletcher and Wayne Adams; his loving wife of 49 years, LaVetta Adams, and his step-mother who he loved dearly, Ruth Adams.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Clay Adams of West Virginia; Clint Adams of San Angelo; Shawn Gonzales and husband Robert of San Angelo, and Cory Adams and wife Amanda of San Angelo; his grandchildren, Robert Gonzales Jr., Jayme Gonzales, and Carson Adams. He is also survived by his brother, William Adams and wife Vicki.

A graveside service for Wayne will be held at 10 AM, Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to Lyndale Senior Living, Sterling City Nursing Home, and Hospice of San Angelo for their loving care shown to Wayne.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsons-funeralhome.com for the Adams family.