Clyde E. Adams

Clyde E. Adams, 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, at his home after a brave battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held October 20, at the First Baptist Church of Newton; with burial at Newton City Cemetery.

Clyde was born in Newton, Texas, on July 12, 1926, to Carlton and Helen Adams. A 1943 graduate of Newton High School, he served in the Navy during WWII. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas in 1949. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and throughout his life was active in numerous community and civic organizations. A respected businessman, he and his partner, Francis Duhon, were co-owners of Campbell Oil Company until they sold the business and retired in 2004.

Clyde was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Melba; his parents, Carlton and Helen Adams; his sister, Nancy Price; and his grandson, Adam Lee Willis. He is survived by his brother, Charles Adams and wife Faye of Newton; his children; Judy Walker and husband Jeff, Jana Snowden, Tammy Marshall and husband Brad, all of Newton, daughter Terri Adams Willis of Jasper, daughter Cathy Marberry and husband Rick of Lufkin, and son, Clyde Adams, Jr. and wife Tiffany of Missouri City, Texas; grandchildren: Jeffrey Walker, Jr., Carl Walker and wife Susan, Scott Walker and wife Jennifer, Laurie, Michael and Natalie Snowden, Ashley and Reid Willis, Zachary Marberry, Cason and Katelyn Marshall, Nicholas and Victoria Adams; and great grandchildren: Caitlyn Proffitt and Shelby Walker. He is also survived by numerous beloved family members and dear friends including his special friend, Shirley Douglas, of Jasper. Clyde was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather who always put needs of his family and friends above his own. He was highly respected by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.