Norman Reese Adams Sr.

Norman graduated Robert E. Lee high school in Baytown, TX in 1953, where he proudly represented the Ganders in the Texas State Finals in 1950, 1951 and 1952. Norman also threw Shotput & Discus as well as anchoring the 4x100 relay team. He was also a force under the basket on the basketball court. That athletic prowess earned him a football scholarship at the University of Texas in Austin. A severe vehicle accident unfortunately cut short is promising football career very prematurely. After raising his family he spent the last 25 years medically retired after an accident in 1989 left him disabled. Norman found new purpose in life as an encouraging voice and advocate for those with similar injuries.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Estelle Adams of Highlands.

He is survived by his sister, Sarah Kerr; sons, David Adams of Magnolia, Norman Adams II of Leander, and Samuel Adams of Mont Belvieu; and seven grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 11, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Earthman Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Earthman Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.