Obituary of Willie Homer Adams, Jr.
~~ Willie Homer Adams, Jr., 91, of Warren, Texas, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday, November 24, 2017. He was born on January 28, 1926, to Willie Homer, Sr. and Jewel Adams. He was a longtime member of Warren United Methodist Church.
Willie was preceded in death by his son, Phillip Wayne Adams. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Doris, daughters, Kay Traugott and husband John of Silsbee, Texas, and Lisa Collins and husband Tim of Conroe, Texas, 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, John Adams and Jerald Adams, of Warren, Texas, and one sister, Orene Watkins of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Willie was a devout Christian, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. He retired from Texaco after 37 years. In retirement, he loved traveling, fishing, cultivating a garden every year, and raising cows. He was a very special person to his family and friends.
Willie was a World War II veteran, serving in the 45th Infantry Division, known as the Thunderbird Division, one of the 2 Army divisions that liberated Dachau, the Concentration Camp, in Germany. The 45th Thunderbird Infantry Division fought 511 days of combat. Over 20,000 soldiers were killed, wounded, or missing in action. The 45th is remembered for freeing 32,000 inmates from Dachau and for the battle at Anzio, which was a turning point in the victory of the Allies in World War II. He was 19 years old.
The family would like to extend their thanks to Harbor Hospice for their kind and gentle care, with special thanks to Margo Barnet and Kenzie White. The family also extends their heart-felt thanks to the many friends and family for their help, thoughts and prayers.
There will be a gathering of Willie's family and friends at Warren United Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The service will be held at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Billy Watson officiating. Military Honors will be performed at Hester Cemetery with interment following.
Donations in Willie's honor may be made to Warren United Methodist Church, 11774 US Hwy. 69 South, Warren, Texas, 77664.
Details and online guest registry may be
viewed at www.rileysfuneralhome.com.
