Obituary of
Curtis A. Adams
Curtis A. Adams, age 56, of Mount Ida, formerly of Jonesboro, departed this life on Thursday, June 10, 2010.
He was born on November 23, 1953, at Jonesboro, the son of Harold K. Adams and Clara Ruth Taylor Adams. He was preceded in death by his father; his stepfather, Clyde Minton; and his grandparents, J. H. and Eula Taylor and Carl and Bobbie Adams.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War serving on the USS Constellation and the John F. Kennedy. He was Christian in his faith. He was one of the original EMT's in Jonesboro in the early 1970's. In his early years, he spent many hours with his grandparents on the farm at Lunsford, in Craighead County. He encompassed a free spirited tender heart; loved to ride his Harley Davidson; enjoyed gardening; grilling and barbecuing for his family and friends; and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife and soul mate, Debra Adams of Mount Ida; his son, Allen (Leslie) Adams of Memphis, Tennessee; three daughters, Jodie (Joseph) Eidson of Mount Ida, Nikki (Jason) Jacobs of Royal and Ashley (Brian) Shelton of Jonesboro; eight grandchildren; his mother, Ruth Adams Feucht of Mount Ida; one brother Wendell (Kim) Adams of Mount Ida; one sister, Rita (Minton) and Roger Tindle of Evansville, Indiana; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, June 12, 2010, in the Peak Cemetery with Bro. Paul Burke officiating, with military honors conducted by the U.S. Navy Honors Guard.
Visitation will be held Friday evening, 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, at the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood.
Pallbearers will be Allen Adams, David Adams, Wendell Adams, Jr., Dr. Michael Adams, Joe Chamberlain, Joe Eidson and Jason Jacobs.
Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.
