Robert Adams
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Robert Charles Adams "Bob", 91, of Garland, TX, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on January 26, 1929. Bob graduated from Omaha North High School and received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He was married to Maureen Adams on January 25, 1953 and enjoyed more than 50 years of marriage. Together they moved from Omaha, to Arlington Heights, Illinois before settling in Dallas in 1969. Bob had a long career in management working for Western Electric (now AT&T) before his retirement. He was known throughout his career as Department Chief but also as "Friendly Bob". He served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952 during the Korean War and continued to be a patriot throughout his life. Bob was an avid golfer and was a past president and board member at Eastern Hills Country Club. He had a great personality, a wry sense of humor and met friends everywhere he went. He will be missed by many. Bob is survived by his children Robert Adams, and wife Mercedes; Larry Adams, and wife Nancy; Nancy Terrell, and husband Brian; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A virtual Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, January 19th at 2:00. To view the service please go online to www.facebook.com/CentralLutheranDallas In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Central Lutheran Church, 1000 Easton Road, Dallas, TX 75218. To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit our website at www.sparkman-crane.com