Official Obituary of
Larry Adams
November 20, 1945 ~ April 23, 2020 (age 74) 74 Years Old
Larry Adams Obituary
Larry Wayne Adams was born November 20, 1945 in Tennessee. He was the son of William A. Adams and Clara Enned Oliver Adams.
He departed this life at Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems in Hayti, Missouri on April 21, 2020. He was 74 years old.
Larry taught art at Hayti High School for many years. He also gave private painting lessons. He did many custom paintings for people. He was known for always encouraging his friends and neighbors. He was willing to help people that were in need.
Survived by - 2 sisters - Betty Caple - Fairmont City, Illinois
Several very special friends - Nick and Sue Moss, Michael Jackson, Freddie Rodgers, Janett Beckley and Sam Duckworth.
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents - William and Clara Adams, a brother - Norman Eugene Adams, and 3 sisters - Jo Ellen Wolf, Nevada Caroline Gendren, Rythia Crowe.
He departed this life at Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems in Hayti, Missouri on April 21, 2020. He was 74 years old.
Larry taught art at Hayti High School for many years. He also gave private painting lessons. He did many custom paintings for people. He was known for always encouraging his friends and neighbors. He was willing to help people that were in need.
Survived by - 2 sisters - Betty Caple - Fairmont City, Illinois
Several very special friends - Nick and Sue Moss, Michael Jackson, Freddie Rodgers, Janett Beckley and Sam Duckworth.
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents - William and Clara Adams, a brother - Norman Eugene Adams, and 3 sisters - Jo Ellen Wolf, Nevada Caroline Gendren, Rythia Crowe.
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