Elton John Adams

Abbeville - Funeral Services for Mr. Elton John Adams, 78, will be held at St Theresa Catholic Church on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 1:00 PM with Father Francois Sainte-Marie officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paul Mausoleum.

Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 from 10:00 AM until the time of services with a recitation of the rosary at 11:00AM.

A native and resident of Abbeville, LA. Elton J. Adams, transitioned from this earthly life, Thursday night, August 18, 2022.

He was employed as a Longshoreman in the oilfield industry for 30 plus years and was enjoying the comfort of retirement. He enjoyed relaxing with his wife Bobbie, visiting with family and friends, drinking coke, smoking cigarettes and listening to music in his man cave.

Elton is survived by his wife Barbara B. Adams, within this union were three children, Mark Adams of Abbeville, LA, Lisa A. Nevels and husband Marvin of Allen, TX, and  Kenneth Adams and wife Kristin D. Adams of Youngsville, LA.; Nine Grand Children: Brandon, Kristin and Danielle Adams, Blake and Adrian Nevels, Triniti, Sahryah and Savior Adams; two Great-Grandsons Sebastian and Reign Adams; and three sisters Doretha Bob, Rosemary Bernard and Ada Williams.

Elton was preceded in death by his parents Odeus and Rita A. Adams, one sister Ella M. Perro and one brother Loveless Adams.

Serving as Pallbearers will be: Mark Adams, Kenneth Adams, Marvin Nevels, Louis Simon and Michael Parker.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to Hospice of Acadiana.

David Funeral Home of Abbeville, 2600 Charity Street, (337) 893-3777 is in charge of arrangements.