He is survived by his wife Cindy J. Adams; daughters Lori Adams Coats and Pamela Adams Alaimo and sister Audrey Adams Eddy.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents Veronica LaSalle Barrios and James A. Adams, Jr. and brother Ronald Adams.
He began his military career in 1955 with the Army Air Corp., at the age of 16. Robert was the Chief Weapons Maintenance supervisor for the 926th Maintenance Squadron. His last deployment was serving in Desert Shield / Desert Storm.
He was an active member of VFW, American Legion, 926th Fighter Wing Alumni, NARFE, and AARP. Robert enjoyed serving his country, seeing the world, going to the gym, taking Karate lessons, crossword puzzles, collecting military patches and watching his beloved Saints, WHO DAT! He was extremely proud that he received his BS in General Studies from LSU, at the age of 79. Robert will be fondly remembered for being able to talk to everyone and never meeting a stranger.
The family would like to thank family and friends for their love and support during this trying time.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 beginning at 10:00am followed by a funeral service at 11:00am. Interment will be in All Saints Mausoleum in Metairie Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in CMSgt Robert J. Adams memory to any military or veteran’s organization, American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com .
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