IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Ray "Short"
Adams
February 14, 1927 – March 31, 2012
Obituary
Ellis Ray "Short" Adams, 85, Adrian, MO died Saturday, March 31, 2012 at his home in Adrian. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the Atkinson Chapel in Adrian, MO. Burial will be in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, MO. Friends may call 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 4 at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice in Butler, MO.
Short was born February 14, 1927 on the family farm, south of Freeman, MO, the son of John and Maude (Brooks) Adams. He grew up in Cass County and attended school in Archie. He was a U. S. Army veteran, Pvt. First Classman, cook, and fire fighter. He was honorably discharged after serving one year with the medal of Victory. He worked as a driver for Jackson Distillery for many years.
Upon retiring, he enjoyed helping his friend, Carl, mow and bale hay. He really enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and running the barrel races. Let's not forget the fishing he did, and he would never give up his secret fishing holes when asked. He loved playing a good hand of poker and bingo with his friends. He also loved taking rides through the country side. He will be sorely missed by many of his family and extended family and friends.
Short was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, May and Mary Lou, brother, Delbert and long- time companion, Thelma Overturf. He is survived by one son, Kenneth Adams, Adrian, MO; three daughters, Bettie Jo Tadlock, Chincoteague, Virginia, Cora Adams and Sherri Shipley (Norvin), all of Adrian, MO; brothers, Loy Adams (Mary Lou) and Elton Adams (Nina Jean), all of Freeman, MO; one sister, Dorothy Shipley, Harrisonville, MO; Short was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, May and Mary Lou, brother, Delbert and long- time companion, Thelma Overturf. He is survived by one son, Kenneth Adams, Adrian, MO; three daughters, Bettie Jo Tadlock, Chincoteague, Virginia, Cora Adams and Sherri Shipley (Norvin), all of Adrian, MO; brothers, Loy Adams (Mary Lou) and Elton Adams (Nina Jean), all of Freeman, MO; one sister, Dorothy Shipley, Harrisonville, MO; grandchildren, Holly of Florida, Chris and Billie of North Carolina, Jesse, Ardis, Nicholas, Tori, Judy, all of Adrian, MO; great-grandchildren, Eric and Malory of Adrian, MO, and many nieces and nephews.
Short was born February 14, 1927 on the family farm, south of Freeman, MO, the son of John and Maude (Brooks) Adams. He grew up in Cass County and attended school in Archie. He was a U. S. Army veteran, Pvt. First Classman, cook, and fire fighter. He was honorably discharged after serving one year with the medal of Victory. He worked as a driver for Jackson Distillery for many years.
Upon retiring, he enjoyed helping his friend, Carl, mow and bale hay. He really enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and running the barrel races. Let's not forget the fishing he did, and he would never give up his secret fishing holes when asked. He loved playing a good hand of poker and bingo with his friends. He also loved taking rides through the country side. He will be sorely missed by many of his family and extended family and friends.
Short was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, May and Mary Lou, brother, Delbert and long- time companion, Thelma Overturf. He is survived by one son, Kenneth Adams, Adrian, MO; three daughters, Bettie Jo Tadlock, Chincoteague, Virginia, Cora Adams and Sherri Shipley (Norvin), all of Adrian, MO; brothers, Loy Adams (Mary Lou) and Elton Adams (Nina Jean), all of Freeman, MO; one sister, Dorothy Shipley, Harrisonville, MO; Short was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, May and Mary Lou, brother, Delbert and long- time companion, Thelma Overturf. He is survived by one son, Kenneth Adams, Adrian, MO; three daughters, Bettie Jo Tadlock, Chincoteague, Virginia, Cora Adams and Sherri Shipley (Norvin), all of Adrian, MO; brothers, Loy Adams (Mary Lou) and Elton Adams (Nina Jean), all of Freeman, MO; one sister, Dorothy Shipley, Harrisonville, MO; grandchildren, Holly of Florida, Chris and Billie of North Carolina, Jesse, Ardis, Nicholas, Tori, Judy, all of Adrian, MO; great-grandchildren, Eric and Malory of Adrian, MO, and many nieces and nephews.
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