Thomas L. McAdams

Thomas L. McAdams was born December 14, 1929 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Thomas and Lois (Moore) McAdams. He passed from this life February 10, 2018, at his home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 88 years. Tom was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Korean Conflict. He had lived in Oklahoma since 1955 and graduated in 1960 from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He retired as an Engineer from Tinker Air Force Base. He and Karan Dixon were united in marriage on September 1, 1989. Tom enjoyed all OU sports, reading, working math puzzles and making sure Karan was happy. He also enjoyed golf and spending time with his dogs, Cagney, Lacey and Daisy. Above all, Tom loved spending time with his family. He was our rock, our great mentor, our great example when he wasn't hiding vegtables in his napkin at dinner! He will always be remembered as a true gentleman, a humble man... a kind man. He was truly grateful for all he had and never complained.

Tom was always ambitious and accomplished so much in his life. He saved up and purchased 5 acres of land by Lake Draper. He spent over 12 years clearing the land by hand. The land was manicured from fence line to fence line. He cleared trails adorned with flowers and trees for his family to enjoy via golf cart. He and Karan were also able to see their dream come true when Tom designed their log home Tom spent all of his days in retirement outside on his land with a dog by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents; the mother of his children, Doris McAdams; sister, Joan Daniel; brother, Jere McAdams and a daughter, Kathi Collins. He is survived by his wife Karan McAdams of the home; children, Guy McAdams of North Carolina, Jay McAdams and wife Debbie of Los Angeles, California, Kelly Rogers and husband Sam of Tuttle, John Carrell and wife Melinda of Piedmont and Dana Miller of Oklahoma City; sister, Marcia Meals of Southaven, Mississippi; grandchildren, Chandler Collins, Katie Miller, Baylee Roach, Caden Roach, Tate Carrell and Jett Thomas Carrell; great-grandchildren, Braelynn Miller, Zayden Atchley and Kash Snyder.