Gary Michael Adams

Gary Michael Adams obituary, Livingston, TX

Gary Michael Adams

Gary Adams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cochran Funeral Home - Livingston on Dec. 17, 2025.
Gary Michael Adams, 72, of Livingston, Texas, was born November 1, 1953 in Houston, Texas and passed away December 14, 2025 in Livingston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Leroy Adams and Beatrice Louise Smolik.

Gary is survived by his wife, Melinda Adams of Livingston, Texas; daughter, Nicole Spears and Donnie of Silsbee, Texas; son, Charles Robert Phillips of Houston, Texas; daughters, Brandee Shults of Conroe, Texas, Christina Jones and Bradley of Livingston, Texas, and Chelsea Adams of Livingston, Texas; sisters, Sharon Fleming of Galveston, Texas and Carol Myers and Howard of Houston, Texas; brother, Ricky Adams and Eric of New Mexico; and 8 grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

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