Jimmy Wayne Adams , 78, of Center, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at his residence.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.

Mr. Adams was born August 14, 1937, in Center, to Hugh J. Adams and Olga Mae Livingston Adams. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and traveling.

He is survived by
Wife of 17 years: Jean Brannan of Center

Son: Gregory Adams and wife, Janet, of Colmesneil

Daughter: Susan Kelsoe and husband, Darrell, of Cypress

Step Daughter: Melinda Maye of Huntsville

Grandchildren:
Shauna Sanford and husband, David
Nicole Bush and husband, Michael
Natalia Prescott
Matt Adams

Great Grandchildren:
Taylor Ethridge
Colton Ethridge
Makayla Ethridge
Lauren Sanford
Dakota Sanford
Devin Sanford

Great Great Grandchildren:
Tenley Baker
Ella Almaraz
Whitley Sanford

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Parents: Hugh J. Adams and Olga Mae Livingston Adams
Brother: Joe Adams
Sister: June Adams
Special Friends: Everett Harbison, Gene Deal

Pallbearers will be Jimmy McCauley, Kenneth Hardy, Zack Warr, NoBerto Musico, Robert Lemon and Patrick Netherly. Honorary pallbearers will be John Walker and Coy Campbell.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to HeartsWay Hospice, PO Box 5608, Longview, Texas 75608.