of Mountain View, AR
December 26, 1939 - January 27, 2018
Larry Joe Adams, 78 of Mountain View, Arkansas passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Baxter Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born December 26, 1939 to Joe and Nettie Adams in Kansas City Missouri.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years Mary Lou; two brothers: John and Marquita Adams of Harrisonville, Missouri, Ron and Pat Adams of Greer, South Carolina; four children: Christy Adams, Terry and Joann Adams, Tommy and Missy Adams all of Mountain View, Arkansas, Tim and Kelly Adams of Sherwood, Arkansas; seven grandchildren: Sergeant First Class Bobby (Junior) and Kayla Canard, Holly and Jeremy Jones, Landon Thompson, Jessica Adams, Rachel and Trent Rushing, Hayden and Tiffani Adams, and Drew Adams; five great grandchildren: Chance Jones, Brianna Sweat, Amelia Jones, Jocelyn Rushing, Allison Rushing; and two nephews Patrick and Jonathan Adams.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Larry grew up on a dairy farm outside of Archie, Missouri, where as a teenager he turned over a tractor. He moved his family to Mountain View in 1972 and started a campground for a couple of years before entering the real estate industry and then running Adams Feed and Supply. He built steel buildings and did construction work with his son Terry for several years. He built hundreds of cabinets for projects around the state and in Honduras on one of his many mission trips. In his later years, Larry enjoyed spending time in his shop making Christmas ornaments, crosses, trains, and many other wooden crafts with his scroll saw. He was an active member of Gideon's International, serving in many leadership roles. Everybody that knew him knew he was always willing to help and would do anything for anyone.
Visitation will be on Monday January 29 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home, 1701 W Main Street, Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services for Larry will also be at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home Tuesday, January 30 at 10:00am. Larry will be laid to rest at the Historic Cemetery of Mountain View.
Pallbearers are, Sergeant First Class Bobby Canard, Jeremy Jones, Landon Thompson, Trent Rushing, Hayden Adams, and Drew Adams. Honorary pallbearers are the Gideon's of the Mountain View Chapter.
In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation to Gideon's International, Mountain View Camp at P.O. Box 1134, Mountain View, Arkansas 72560 in memory of Larry Adams.
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11 Condolence(s)
Kevin and Ann Cartwright
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. We will be keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Kevin and Ann Cartwright
Teresa Land
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
In 2005, my son and I moved into the house next door to Larry and Mary Lou. The day we moved in, Larry came over and helped carry boxes into the house. Reflecting on that now I realize Larry was "checking out" his new neighbors!!! Ever since that day, they have been good neighbors and friends. Larry will be greatly missed.
Bobby Joe Sisk
Monday, January 29, 2018
We were so sorry to hear about Larry passing away.
I have known him for many years and he will be missed by
all who knew him. We spent a lot of time at the airport together
which are really good memories. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you all at this very difficult time.
Bobby Joe and Becky Sisk
Garry Gammill
Monday, January 29, 2018
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies on the loss of your loved one.Thinking of your family in these difficult times“My thoughts and prayers are with the Larry Adams family may god bless you and get you through this time of loss and through each day to come .
Steve Simmons
Monday, January 29, 2018
So sorry for your loss, I loved to hear Larry laugh. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mike Zeller
Monday, January 29, 2018
I was lucky enough to spend several great weeks with Larry at Faith Home orphanage in Honduras. Larry loved the children there and his work made life better for them. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of sorrow.
Gene & Annette Blackwell
Monday, January 29, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Larry was a great man . He will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Barry & Willa Dean Nolan
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Too soon; Our Brother Larry has always been a dedicated, caring and supportive Christian mover in our area, and on several related, mission trips. His life lives on in those who know him.
Cathie White
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Prayers for you all So Sorry for your loss
Jay and Judy berry
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family
Jerry Jones
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Sorry for your loss, our prayers are with your family at this time.