Edward J. Adams, Jr., age 94, of Metairie, Louisiana passed away on May 21, 2018, in the presence of his loving family by his side. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on Mar 29, 1924 to the late Edward J. Adams, Sr., and Julia Ruth Nicolay Adams.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years; Anna Mae Tassara Adams, his daughter; Belinda Lee Adams Wonderley, his brothers; Lloyd and Wilfred Adams and is survived by his son; Edward J. Adams III and daughter; Melonie A. Taylor (Glen Sr.), grandchildren; Kim A. Sticker (Gary), Terri T. Mayeux, Edward (Eddie) J. Adams IV (Tessha), Joy Wonderley Wilcox (Randy), Glen E. Taylor, Jr., Christy T. Poole (Mark), Jimmy Wonderley, Jr., Tiffany Wonderley Rizzo (Paul), great-grandchildren; Renee Poole, Dylan Adams, Macie Sticker, Kayleigh Sticker, Gaige Wilcox, Taylor Poole, Corey Taylor, Megan Poole, Emily Poole, Lauren Mayeux, Logan Wilcox, Drake Adams, Gunnar Wilcox, Blakeleigh Sticker, Chase Rizzo, Ryder Rizzo and Kinsley Adams.
Edward was one the last of the “Greatest Generation” who served proudly as a U.S. Marine in WWII. He was a member of the Society of American Magician Edward J. Adams Assembly #36, which was named after him for his dedication to the SAM club. He was also a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM), where he was awarded the prestigious Merlin Award. Magic was his hobby and his passion since he was the age of 16. He retired from New Orleans Public Service (NOPSI), after 42 years of dedicated service as a meter reader. Edward was a devoted Patriarch of his entire family, who was also musically inclined. He loved spending time with his family and entertaining his friends and family. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, June 1, 2018, at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana. Visitation with the family will begin starting at 9:00 am – 11:00 am. The Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 am. Edward will be joined with his loving wife Anna who passed away in 2013 at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Drive, Slidell, Louisiana at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his honor to the Society of American Magicians Magic Endowment Fund, Edward J. Adams Assembly #36, 18 Stoney Creek Rd., Hilton Head, South Carolina 29928. Condolences may be left to the family at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.
