Dr. Thomas O. Adams Jr.

Tom was born on November 30, 1943, in Tampa, Florida. He later moved with his family to Metairie, Louisiana, where he attended East Jefferson High School. He was a proud graduate of Tulane University, where he earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry while pitching for the university’s baseball team, an experience he recalled with great pride. He continued his education at Loyola University School of Dentistry and completed his residency at Charity Hospital in New Orleans.

Tom went on to serve in the United States Army as a surgeon at Eisenhower Medical Center, located near Augusta National Golf Club, a course he often spoke of fondly and hoped to play one day.

Following his military service, Tom built a distinguished career as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon at East Jefferson General Hospital. He was widely respected for his precision, professionalism, and compassionate care for his patients. Known as “the singing oral surgeon,” he often sang Elvis songs to put his patients at ease.

Outside of his professional life, Tom was a man of many talents and interests. He approached each hobby with dedication and a desire to master it. His hobbies included archery, duck carving, woodworking, and classical guitar. He was also an avid golfer who found great joy on the course.

A man of deep faith, Thomas attended daily Mass and faithfully participated in the Manresa Men’s Retreat for more than 20 years. He lived his life with passion, intention, and conviction.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas O. Adams Sr. and Marthany Scott Adams; his daughter, Christine Adams; and his sister, Marilyn Adams Fox.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Alycia Amadeo Adams; his children, Robin Adams and Todd Adams (Julie); the mother of his children, Deardra Adams; his grandchildren, Sabelle Adams and Noah Adams; as well as his stepchildren, Amelie Reeves (Brian) and Garrett Wax (Shelby); and his step-grandchildren, Callen Warren, Cohen Wax, Paul Reeves, and Ainsley Reeves.

Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by a Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, 444 Metairie Road, Metairie, Louisiana 70005. Interment will follow at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home and Cemeteries. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or the Fore Kids Foundation.