"Gentleman" Chris Adams
1955 - 2001
"Gentleman" Chris Adams
1955 - 2001
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BORN
1955
DIED
2001
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MACK LITTLE
January 19, 2023
My favorite wrestler of all time he is what made World Class a class act I often watch all matches still to this day my sincere condolences to his wife and family even to this day will keep his memory alive hopefully he will be inducted into a wrestling hall of fame.
Jade Adams
November 7, 2001
Dad,
One month today. The time seems like a blur. I wish I could pick up the phone and talk to you. I miss you so much. I do honestly believe you are in a better place. No more worries. I cant wait to see you again one day. I love you Dad. Your memory thrives in me. Jade
DESIREE WOODWARD
November 6, 2001
I AM SO GRATEFUL TO HAVE MET CHRIS AND JULIA THROUGH MY BEST FRIEND AMY MAETZOLD. EVERYTIME I SAW CHRIS HE MADE ME AND EVERYONE AROUND SMILE, HE HAD SUCH A BIG HEART AND IT SHOWED THROUGH HIS OWN SMILE, I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER CHRIS AND CHERISH HIS MEMORY THROUGH HIS BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER JULIA. JULIA WILL ALWAYS BE TAKEN CARE OF AND CHRIS WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS. THANK YOU CHRIS FOR GIVING ME THE OPORTUNITY TO HAVE BEEN PART OF YOUR LIFE AND YOUR DAUGHTERS.
Friends for Many Years
Emily Holderman
November 6, 2001
It has been nice to read that Chris had worked on his life to make it better and that his new wife Karen seemed to make him so happy and I can certainly see he made her extremely happy. Thank you to some of Karens family for writing me, I appreciate it. Like I said, I went through years of the good times and bad, we were friends for a long time.
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Larry Stanley
November 6, 2001
Chris,
You will be missed!I am very glad I got a chance to know you and your lovely wife Karren.You went from boyhood hero to friend!Thanks for all the memories
Kym Grenvall
November 5, 2001
To The Adams Family
I have known Chris for almost 18 years. Jade was just a small child when I met Chris in Ft. Worth at the wrestling when he was with the Von Erich's. Towards the end of Chris's life changed because of Karen, he seemed to have found his true solemate. I was sick alot while living with Jeanie and lost alot of weight, and everytime Chris saw me he seemed more caring and worried about what I was going through. He wanted to know what the Dr's were doing for me. For the first time in 18 years he truly hugged me and gave me a kiss saying everything would turn out O.K. Chris, you were a true friend and caring person and will be deeply missed by all who knew you well!!
God Bless You Chris take care my friend!!
Love Ya lots and Always
Kat
Amy Maetzold
November 5, 2001
I love you Chris!
Joe Bob Shirley
October 30, 2001
I was fortunate to have met Chris through his very special lady and wife, Karen. His affable personality was the type that each of us appreciates to be around. I think all of us fortunate
enough to have been around him are better off for it...
Randy Mecca
October 30, 2001
Chris,
I remember the first time I met you. You and Karen came to my wife Kelly's surprise birthday party, and Karen introduced you as her fiance'. I never will forget the how much you were in love. In all of the years that we have known Karen, I'd never seen her happier than she was with you. Your smile lit up the room and made me proud to call you my friend. The pictures that we took that night, some of which we framed and gave you on your wedding night, captured that smile, that glow, and the love that you two shared. Today I picked up several rolls of film that we had taken to be developed. The first envelope that I opened contained your wedding pictures. I couldn't hold back the tears, as I looked through them, and saw you and Karen, all decked out on your big day. You both were bigger than life.
I will miss you my friend. It's a comfort to me that you had so many friends to "tag you in" when you got to that big ring in the sky, for truely there was no bigger gentleman, in or out of the ring.
Debbie Pittman
October 26, 2001
I met Chris several times, and truly enjoyed his company. He could put a smile on anyone's face. I also saw the joy he put in his new wife's eyes.......Mrs. Karen Adams. I never saw two people more in love. Chris & Karen mentioned several times to me how much they were in love and that they were soul mates.....this I believe. It was easy to see Chris's joy having Karen in his life, and knowing Chris's past before her, his time with Karen was truly the happiest days of his life. Karen is a very strong person and will make it through this difficult time, and it certainly helps knowing that Chris took the Lord in his life before this tragedy. God Bless the both of you.
kaye cooper
October 26, 2001
Chris, you were a new light in our lives. You had us get out and have fun again watching your matches. Even getting our family involved in the matches. Your smile and good heart made a difference in our lives. I was proud to have you as a brother-in -law. Thanks for making my sister so happy. When I found out about my heart condition, you made it a point to find out all about it. Your concern was comforting. You said how much you loved my crazy & fun family. I loved talking and having a beer with you. Here's one to you, Chris. See ya soon.
Love from your sis.
Angie Henderson
October 26, 2001
Chris was the newest addition to our family. He married my Aunt Karen just a couple of months ago. I will never forget the first time I met him. It was last Christmas and he came to my grandparents house. I was so star struck at first. I mean, I used to have pictures of this guy hanging on my bedroom walls when I was in junior high!! Then when I got to know him a little better the night of his and Karen's wedding, I knew that what made him so special was that he was a "real person". He was kind and polite and he brought Karen so much happiness. He will be deeply missed. Karen - I love you and you are in my prayers!!
Angie
Teresa Langford
October 25, 2001
I did not know you very well, but I saw the smile you put on my Aunt Karen's face. I have never seen her so happy. Thank you for making the short time you had together so special for her. I know there is always a reason why things happen, just help Aunt Karen understand! Keep watch over her day and night.
Love--T
Stephanie Hall
October 24, 2001
Chris,
Although I did not have the pleasure of knowing you well, I saw the joy you added to Karen's life. Your spirit will live through her until you meet again.
Char
October 23, 2001
My sincere heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family, friends, and fans of our beloved "Gentleman" Chris Adams. Chris will never be forgotten! God speed Chris!
Karen Adams
October 22, 2001
My darling husband, you are so greatly missed. You were the finest example ever of a husband and father. You are my soulmate for life, my love. I will devote the remainder of my life honoring your name. I love you more than life.
Karen
Suzy Gibson
October 15, 2001
There has to be a special place in heaven - for such a wonderful guy.
You lived a fascinating life and will be missed by so many, now it's been tragically cut short.
Now I think of you winning bouts in the ring, surrounded by countless angels!
You were a great pal of my brother, Rod Gibson, in the UK, and treated me like a kid sister too when we were growing up. You have always been a SHINING STAR and will continue to be wherever you are.
Robert Donahoo
October 13, 2001
I want to extend all of my condolences to the entire Adams family for this heart-breaking loss. Chris was a true gentleman and always gave 110 percent when he was in the wrestling AND in Judo.
Thank you for all of the memories, friend. You will be deeply missed, and remembered. May God bless you always, Chris.
Samantha iles
October 12, 2001
To Chris,who was there when we needed him,and we were there when he needed us.For the memories we share ,for the tears we shed all together,For the fun we all had ,for the pain we saw,for the joy we felt,you will be for ever missed.Rest in peace Chris.
From.
Samantha ILes and Jon Raven,your god daughter Stephanie and your "little monster Henry".
Leah and Rod Gibson
October 12, 2001
So much violence, so much pain,
Why does this happen again and again.
Words seem inadequate, how can we express,
How crushed we all are - overwhelmed with sadness.
The sun doesn’t shine quite so brightly today,
Could that be because you’ve been taken away?
Our memories vivid and will stay with us forever,
The times we have laughed, shed a tear, grieved together.
Though time and deep oceans had kept us apart,
Our friendship will live on in our broken hearts,
We were only ever a phone call away.
Now we struggle just to live day to day.
You are in our thoughts, our hearts, our minds,
A truly gentle man - one of a kind,
A friend to the end and unlike any other,
A loving son, husband, father and brother.
We love you and miss you,
Cannot believe it’s the end,
How can we say goodbye,
To our most special friend.....
All our love, now and forever
Natalie Killgore
October 11, 2001
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Chris Adams. Though I did not know him personally, he was always "larger than life" as I was growing up watching him wrestle. Now, with kids of my own, who love watching the sport as well, we seen Chris on a recent TV wrestling show (I think it was WCW). I laughed with my kids as I was telling them that Chris used to be "my hero" when I was younger. We had a very nice family night as I pulled out old wrestling scrapbooks that had anybody and everybody in the WCCW.
For Chris's children, I empathize. I pray that God will get you through this and make you stronger in Him. I cannot put into words the pain that you are feeling right now, nor can I find the words that can be of comfort right now. I can only pray that when you sometime in the near future, that this will help ease your sorrow.
In closing, Chris Adams will be missed. By family, by friends, and by fans around the world. God Bless.
Nikki Weathers
October 11, 2001
The loss of Chris Adams will be greatly missed. I am a close friend of Jade Adams, his daughter, and will never forget his lovely, caring voice.
Alicia Barrientes
October 11, 2001
Chris, we were so sad to hear about your sudden death. Even tho we didn't know you personally, you gave us so many years of fun and exciting wrestling to watch and enjoy. We really enjoyed watching you and the Von Erichs at the Sporatorium, along with Gino and Sunshine. Those were the fun days! May you rest in peace and our prayers go out to your family. Say hi to David, Kerry, Mike and Chris Von Erich!
A true "Gentleman" . . .gone but not forgotten!
The Barrientes Family
Kym Epperson
October 11, 2001
I never knew Chris personally, but I knew him from watching him in the ring. You could tell without really knowing him that he was a true Gentlemen. The way he carried himself and those dimples everytime he smiled... you couldn't help but smile back. But I'm thankful for the memories I have of him at the ol' Sportatorium. My love and prayers go out to his family and friends. He won't ever be forgotten. - Sincerely, (an old wrestling fan) Kym
Missy Wright
October 11, 2001
My prayers go out to the family. I can't believe you are gone, but you will never be forgotten. I couldn't believe it when my friends from Texas called and said you were gone. I haven't been around you and your family since Jade was a little girl, but I have never forgotten what a great and "Gentleman" you were. We will miss you terribly.
God Bless Your Family,
Missy
Adam Wallace
October 10, 2001
You were the "Gentleman" in all facets of the name and you will be forever etched into our minds and memories. From Gentleman to Dynamic, you brought us so much and for that, we thank you.
Lydia Martinez
October 10, 2001
To the Adams family...our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Mark McKenzie Esq
October 10, 2001
Chris,
Your life and legacy was an inspiration to so many. You truly were a "Gentleman". It was a pleasure to have known you and work with you through out the years. Gone but not forgotten!
J Cothran
October 10, 2001
Rest well Chris. You brought us much excitement and joy.
Emily Holderman
October 10, 2001
I was so sad to get a phone call from my friends in Texas telling me of Chris's death. I have known Chris since his daughter Jade was a little girl, when Christopher was a baby and then Tyler. We use to have great fun at the lake and through the years, went through good times and bad. Bless him and his family.
Eva Cedillo
October 10, 2001
You will be greatly missed in everyone's lives. May you rest in peace with all our love.
Randy Woodard
October 10, 2001
It was a privlige to have known Chris and to have been with him when he accepted Jesus as his savior in July. To know that Chris wanted to help others was a blessing.
Mrs. Sims
October 10, 2001
RIP- Chris, you will be greatly missed.
Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home
October 9, 2001
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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