Willie Adams was born on November 21, 1931 in Marshall, Texas to the parentage of Patrick and Era Adams. Willie grew up and attended the Harrison County School District and was a graduate of the Pemberton High School Class of 1949. After graduation, Willie attended Wiley College in Marshall for one year and enlisted in the United States Army in 1952.
After receiving an Honorable Discharge in December of 1954, Will relocated to Fort Worth, Texas and was employed with General Dynamics as a Stock Clerk for 35 years. Willie enjoyed spending time gardening, machinery repair and his daily trips to the lake. Willie was a faithful member and doorkeeper at the Mitchell Boulevard Church of Christ under the leadership of Brother George Glasker where he served for 37 years.
It was on April 28, 2021 when Willie uttered the scripture from Psalms 84, " I'd rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tints of the wicked ", and answered the Master's call. He is preceded in death by his parents, Patrick and Era Adams, siblings, LZ, Luther, LuEdward, Obie, Bennie and Olamae Easter.
Those whore are left to cherish the memories of Willie are his brother, Clarence Adams (Vera); sister, Aola Elgin; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, a host of other relatives and friends.
