John Lonnie McAdams, 76, of Seattle, Washington, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 15, 2025. He was born on July 16, 1949, to John McAdams and Murtle Twohatchet in lawton, Oklahoma. John grew up and attend school in Temple, graduating from Temple High School in 1968. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving in Vietnam as Lance Cpl. with Force Logistic Command at Camp Brooks near Da Nang, Vietnam. After being honorably discharged he moved to Seattle, Washington. John had one son; Michael. He was an artist specializing in sculpting. John was a proud member of the Kiowa and Shoshone tribes. He had a love for baseball and excelled at pitching. John was very proud to be a member of the Twohatchett family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include:
Son: Michael McAdams, Atoka, OK
Grandson: Eli McAdams
Granddaughter: Michelle McAdams
Brothers: Goldie Kaulaity, Fort Cobb, OK
Larry R. Kaulaity
Sisters: Marian Hansson Kaulaity
Evangline Kaulaity
Val Tate
Jodi Parton
Numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members
Preceded on death by his Parents: John McAdams and Murtle Twohatchet King, Siblings: Lelonnie Kaulaity and Blanche Elaine Creepingbear.
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