Walter Adams, Sr.

Walter Gerald Adams Sr. of Independence, Louisiana passed away on January 21, 2017 in the town of Kerrville, TX. He was born in New Orleans, LA to Henry Walter Adams and Beverly Pittari Adams on August 9, 1945. He was married to Sharon Wintter Adams on November 16, 1968 in New Orleans.\r\n \r\nHe went to school in New Orleans. He worked as a carpenter and was a veteran who served as a Marine.\r\n \r\nHe was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Sharon. Also, by his sister, Beverly Adams, and both his parents.\r\n \r\nHe is survived by his children, Walter Adams Jr., Sally Goodman, Charles Adams, and twins, Jennifer Adams and Rachel Redding; his brother, Henry Adams Jr.; two sisters, Mary Craine and Joie Milton; his 16 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.\r\n \r\nFuneral services will be held 10 AM, Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Kerrville. Burial with military honors will follow at Glen Rest Cemetery in Kerrville.\r\n \r\n\r\n