of Big Flat, AR
March 31, 1947 - September 18, 2020
Donald Wayne Adams, 73, of Big Flat, Arkansas passed away at his home on Friday, September 18, 2020. Donald was born on March 31, 1947 in Harrisburg, Arkansas to the late Carl and Lela (Sullins) Adams. Donald was a 1965 graduate of Trumann High School in Trumann, Arkansas. He was a veteran in the United States Army and did two tours in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Donald was employed and retired from the Manatee County Florida Building Department after many years of dedicated service. Donald had many hobbies and interest including flying his airplane, hiking, metal detecting, and exploring the caves in Arkansas. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will be terribly missed by all of his loving family and friends.
Donald is survived by his son, Shannon Adams of Bradenton, Florida; daughter, Tiffani Rudd and husband Tim of Ashland, Nebraska; Shannon and Tiffani's mother, Donna Hammer; one brother, Carthel Adams and wife Fran of Ash Flat, Arkansas; two sisters, Carolyn Davis and husband David of Leander, Texas and Sherri Smith and husband John of Bellefontaine, Ohio; five grandchildren, Tyler, Ryan, and Kylee Adams and Rorri and Brody Rudd; two great-grandchildren, Auhlyus and Amorie and one great-grandchild, Ky'Lani on the way; along with many extended family and friends.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Lela (Sullins) Adams; one brother, James Adams and one sister, Linda Kay Anderson.
At Donald's request there will be no services.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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9 Condolence(s)
Amy Jo Lambert
Monday, September 21, 2020
Uncle Don, you were always such a man to look up to, not only in stature but in virtue. Your presence made me feel at ease, and the patience and love you showed to everyone around you was something to be admired. You will be greatly missed by many.
Love You Niece,
Amy Jo
Sarah Adams
Monday, September 21, 2020
May Don rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the family. Prayers for all of y'all during this difficult time. Much love.
Dana Speakman
Monday, September 21, 2020
Don will be greatly missed. He will be in our hearts and memories forever. To all the family, I send prayers and hugs.
Brian Adams
Monday, September 21, 2020
Rest in peace uncle Don... the world will surely be a darker place without you.
Lela Goucher
Monday, September 21, 2020
Uncle Don, I will always love you. I will be reminded of you when I see a hawk fly across the sky....I have peace knowing you are free to fly now and that you are no longer suffering. I will miss our conversation's on the phone ...when I would ask how you were doing you would say "let's not talk about me...how are you doing hun" My Uncle Don..a selfless man..a man of courage,strength and compassion for all..I always looked at my Uncle Don with respect as a child and even more so as a adult. Two song's come to mind that I would sing now ..."Go Rest High On That Mountain" and " When I Get Where I'm Going"...Love ,your neice, Lela
Nancy Butler
Monday, September 21, 2020
Fly High my friend.
Condolences to the family.
Phillip Adams
Monday, September 21, 2020
Uncle. Your passing was one of my saddest days of my life. I will miss you more than you know. A father figure to me and my siblings growing up, as we were all so close. Fly high uncle, love and miss you💙
Carolyn Davis
Monday, September 21, 2020
Tiffani, Shannon and families, David, Jeremy and I are so sorry for your loss. I loved my brother, Don, so much and will really miss him. Love, hugs and prayers for you all.
Jeremy Davis
Saturday, September 19, 2020
It never gets any easier to lose a loved one. The world lost a good man. A man who served his country in Vietnam. A man who valued and honored his promises and commitments to his friends and family. A man who tried to be a good role model. A man who truly loved his family and would do anything he could to help anyone.
This is to my Uncle Don Adams - We love you, we will miss you, the world will be less without you in it. Here's to the good guys.
To my Cousins - we love you too and you have our heartfelt sympathy in all this.