Bennie Adams, Jr.

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. James 1:12. Bennie Austin Adams Jr. was born in Lottie, LA on July 21, 1936 to Bennie & Irean Adams. On May 17, 2018 at 1:57 AM, he obtained his heavenly wings, free of the worries of this world. He received his basic education in the public school system of Pointe Coupee Parish and McKinley High School of Baton Rouge, LA. He furthered his education by obtaining a BS in Mathematics from Grambling State University, his Master's Degree from Louisiana State University, and his PhD from University of Illinois in Champaign, IL. His greatest legacy as a mathematician was teaching at James Derham School, Southern University of New Orleans and the University of New Orleans. In addition, he taught at the University of Missouri and Missouri Community College. Bennie Austin Adams Jr. was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and The Benjamin Banneker Association, Inc. In a previous marriage, the union welcomed a wonderful son, Bennie Adams III. He then married Emily B. Adams, July, 1992. Bennie Austin Adams Jr. is survived by his loving wife Emily B. Adams, and his loving son Bennie Adams III.; daughter, Pennie N. Smith, granddaughter, Alana Amelia Adams; grandsons, Reginald V. Smith Jr. and Jonathon N. Smith; sisters, Roxanna Hatch and Marva Jean Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie & Irean Adams; sisters, Mary Williams, Bettye Wright, Estelle Adams Broussard, and brothers, Wiley Mims, Eugene Adams, and Joe Adams.