James Robert Adair of San Benito, Texas was born May 9, 1931 and passed away Friday morning, October 17, 2014 at the age of 83 after a long battle with Alzheimers. He was the son of Charlie and Lena Adair. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mildred Adair; son, Bob Adair and wife Sarai; daughter, Sherry Johansen; grandchildren, Sam Russell and wife Asha, Ashley Ford and husband Kyle, Mitch Adair and sister Kayse; great-grandchildren, Audrey, 6, Ripley, 2, Beckett, 18 mos, Alden, 6 mos, Elliott, 11 wks and step grandchildren; Romi, 12 and Holden, 9. Jim retired in 1981 from Houston Lighting & Power after a long successful career. However his life's mission, with his wife Millie alongside him, was in Christian Ministries. He dedicated his life to this mission and to helping others. He was a man of action and compassion. Jim was beloved by many and will be missed by us all. Funeral service to be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 2014 at St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, 2003 W 43rd St. Houston, Texas 77018. Internment to follow at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas.
Claire Brothers Funeral Home, 7901 Hillcroft Avenue Houston, TX 77081
Published in Houston Chronicle on Oct. 22, 2014
Claire Brothers Funeral Home, 7901 Hillcroft Avenue Houston, TX 77081
Published in Houston Chronicle on Oct. 22, 2014
James Robert Adair of San Benito, Texas was born May 9, 1931 and passed away Friday morning, October 17, 2014 at the age of 83 after a long battle with Alzheimers. He was the son of Charlie and Lena Adair. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mildred Adair; son, Bob Adair and wife Sarai; daughter, Sherry Johansen; grandchildren, Sam Russell and wife Asha, Ashley Ford and husband Kyle, Mitch Adair and sister Kayse; great-grandchildren, Audrey, 6, Ripley, 2, Beckett, 18 mos, Alden, 6 mos, Elliott, 11 wks and step grandchildren; Romi, 12 and Holden, 9. Jim retired in 1981 from Houston Lighting & Power after a long successful career. However his life's mission, with his wife Millie alongside him, was in Christian Ministries. He dedicated his life to this mission and to helping others. He was a man of action and compassion. Jim was beloved by many and will be missed by us all. Funeral service to be held 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 2014 at St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, 2003 W 43rd St. Houston, Texas 77018. Internment to follow at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas.
Claire Brothers Funeral Home, 7901 Hillcroft Avenue Houston, TX 77081
Published in Houston Chronicle on Oct. 22, 2014
Claire Brothers Funeral Home, 7901 Hillcroft Avenue Houston, TX 77081
Published in Houston Chronicle on Oct. 22, 2014
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