Harlan F. Adams, 90, of Center, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2011 at Pine Grove Nursing Home in Center. He was born on January 6, 1921 in Shelby County to Henry F. Adams and Maudie Soape Adams. Mr. Adams served in the United States Army from June 2, 1942 to May 17, 1945. He was a member of the Spann's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and a past member of the Sam Houston Masonic Lodge No. 32 in Shelbyville.

Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Saturday, September 10, 2011 and from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am on Monday, September 12, 2011 at Watson and Sons Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Byrd and Bro. Don Noble officiating. Interment will follow at Adams Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by Post Commander, John Piersoll and the VFW Post #8904.

Pallbearers will be Joshua Pate, Brent Sweatt, Adam Barbee, Alan Sweatt, Bradley Lovell, John Speed, Curtis Edwards and Jamie Hagler.

Mr. Adams is survived by:

Daughters:
Joyce Edwards and husband, Kenneth of Lufkin
Martha Sweatt and husband, John Blake of LaPorte
Sandra Baker and husband, Cal of Center
Renea Sanders and husband, Shirel of Center

Sons:
Marc Adams and wife, Donna of Kizer, Oregon
Steve Lovell and wife, Pat of Center
Danny Lovell of Center

Grandchildren:
Alan Sweatt, Brent Sweatt, Dena Speed, Joshua Pate, Kimberly Phelps, Kimberly Graham, Curtis Edwards, Molly Barrett, Rainey Elwood, Dawn Hall, Daphne Lovell, Kristy Barbee, Adam Barbee, Bradley Lovell, Jessica Bradford and Shasta Lovell

Numerous Great Grandchildren

Brothers:
Butch Adams and wife, Laverne of Shelbyville
Wilburn Adams and wife, Boots of Houston

Sister, Nellie Mae Sample of Houston

A number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Preceded in death by:
Parents, Henry F. Adams and Maudie Soape Adams
Wife, Maggie Lovell Adams
Numerous Brothers and Sisters

Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Adam's name to Adams Cemetery Fund or Spann's Chapel Cemetery Fund.