Bonnerdale, Arkansas
1941 - 2010
Obituary of
Vernon E. Adams
Vernon E. Adams, age 69, of Bonnerdale, died Tuesday, December 7, 2010.
He was born on March 5, 1941, in Bonnerdale, the son of John Quincy Adams and Minnie Pearl Suit Adams. On June 2, 1962, he was married to Linda Cogburn. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jimmy Adams; and one sister, Virginia Johnson.
He was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Assembly and a farmer. He and his wife, Linda, owned and operated the Bonnerdale Store for over twenty years. He enjoyed fox hunting and watching western movies, especially ones starring John Wayne.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Adams of Bonnerdale; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Frankie Adams of Bonnerdale; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Danaisa and Ryan Robinson of Amity, Nathan Adams of Hot Springs, Autum Acevedo of Bonnerdale, Daniel and Ashley Adams of Glenwood, Joseph Acevado, Haley Johnson, Abby Light and Erika Adams, all of Bonnerdale; four great-grandchildren, Juanita Acevedo, Blane Acevedo, Hayden Robinson and Alexa Adams; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 10, 2010, in the Davis-Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Glenwood with Bro. David Thompson and Bro. Travis Cogburn officiating.
Visitation will be held Thursday, 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Interment will be in the Howerton Wildwood Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood.
Pallbearers will be Nathan Adams, Michael Diggs, Joseph Acevedo, Kelly Suit, Myron Cogburn, Darrell Harvey, Tim Efird and Ryan Robinson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Troy Oxner, Dr. Barton Parrish and the staff at West Shores Medical Clinic.
Memorials may be made to the Gospel Lighthouse Assembly Building Fund, c/o Teresa Cogburn, 3580 Old Caddo Gap Road, Bonnerdale, Arkansas, 71933.
Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.
Dear Nana, and dad it is almost a year since we lots Papaw. We greatly miss him and love him. I want to thank everyone for the prayers and support. It has been a life changing thing for me especially. I love you greatly Papaw and always will.
Erika Adams
November 19, 2011 | Bonnerdale, AR
Linda--so sorry about your loss. I sure enjoyed getting to know you guys from Pleasant Hill Church and saw Vernon more at the Bonnerdale Store. Remember--God is our refuge and our strength.
Psalm 46:1
Mary (Craft) Campbell
December 28, 2010 | Pearcy, AR
Vernon, this is Richard and Mary McMillan the world is a better place having know you and your family. May God be with you.
December 26, 2010
Condolences to the family of Vernon Adams
Glen Pate
December 13, 2010 | Mena, AR
Linda, Robert and family, Jack and I are so sorry for your loss, but he's with the lord now and not hurting anymore. We think the world of you and Vernon! You guys are in our thoughts and prayers and if there's anything at all we can do, don't hesitate to call. All our love, Jack & Mitzie
Jack & Mitzie Stevens
December 13, 2010 | Bonnerdale, AR
Linda, So sorry to hear of Vernon's passing. He was such a nice person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Gary & Bobbie Bright
December 12, 2010 | Bonnerdale, AR
Linda, so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean Pinson
December 11, 2010 | Daisy, AR
Bro. Adams was a wonderful man. He had a kind heart. Although he didn't say much he made a great impression. My family has been blessed by the Adams family in more ways than one. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. ~
Jenny Thompson
December 10, 2010 | Little Rock, AR
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