Delbert Eugene Adams Obituary (1926

Delbert Eugene Adams was born on September 3, 1926 in Bradford, Arkansas, the first- born child of Lee Adams and Vonia Powers Adams. In February of 1931 the family moved to Prairie Home, Nebraska. He attended the one room schoolhouse at Prairie Home, and also grade school in Havelock. In 1940 the family moved to South Lincoln where he attended College View High School and graduated in 1944. After High School he served in the US Army in Korea. In 1952 he married Shirley Fuhrman. They moved to Denver, Colorado in 1953 where their son Larry was born. In 1954 they returned to Lincoln where their daughter Shirlene was born. Del worked at Goodyear for 35 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the UAW. He was an active member of the Lincoln Bowling Association for over 60 years. A lifetime member of VFW Post 131 where he served as Post Commander. He was a Past Master of Lancaster Masonic Lodge #54 and a lifetime member of the Sesostris Shrine where he was a member of several units. He served 21 years as the Parade Coordinator as well as other positions. Del was also a member of the American Legion, and the DAV.He passed away peacefully at 93 years of age on November 18, 2019 at The Journey House in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was proceeded in death by his parents, his younger siblings, Sister, Donna Maxine Burkhardt, Brothers, Norman Lee and John Adams, and Sister-In-Law, Betty Adams.He is survived by his wife, Shirley of the home; Son, Larry Adams, Boise, Idaho; Daughter, Shirlene Davis (Robert); and Granddaughter, Kelly Ems Wood (DJ), all of Lincoln. Nieces and Nephews.Memorial Service will be 1 pm, Saturday January 18, 2020 at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 5200 Francis St., Lincoln, NE. Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation after the service and until 4 pm. Casual attire. Memorials to the family for future designation. Memorial ServiceFriday, January 18, 2019 1:00 PM 1/18/2020 1:00:00 PM Fourth Presbyterian Church 5200 Francis St Lincoln, Nebraska 68504 Fourth Presbyterian Church 5200 Francis St Lincoln 68504 Nebraska United States