Arnold Alfred Adams, Sr., a Coalgate resident formally of Alex, Oklahoma, was born on November 10, 1952, to Shirley Kendall and Barbara Jean (Dodd) Adams, at Guthrie, Oklahoma. He was lucky enough to have two mothers. Barbara Jean gave him life and Belva Jean raised him. Arnold passed away on July 20, 2024, at Coalgate, Oklahoma, at the age of 71 years, 8 months and 10 days. He graduated from Cashion High School and attended Oklahoma Christian Community College to pursue a Business Degree. Arnold was a truck driver for the oilfield. He married Paula Jane Compton on June 16, 1973, at Kingfisher, Oklahoma. They celebrated 51 years together. Arnold was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed carpentry work, cooking and smoking meats. Arnold loved to work. His favorite times were spent with family and friends playing dominoes and cards.

SURVIVED BY

Wife: Paula Jane Compton of the home in Coalgate, OK

Children: Arnold Alfred Adams Jr of Lindsey, OK

Amy Blackburn and husband Daniel of Coalgate, OK

Rosalee Adams of Ada, OK

Amanda Adams of Ada, OK

Grand Children: Bailee Adams, Mason Dixon Adams, Dallas Richmond and wife Rainie

Landon Richmond, Brandon Richmond, Montana Blackburn, Austin Richmond

Sarah Mansel and husband Robert

Great Grand Children: Trey Adams Jr., Addyson Richmond

Lylyann Richmond, Ryder Richmond, Roderick Richmond, Zi Richmond

Alexander Mansel, Bentley Mansel, Addeline Mansel

Sadie Mansel and Madison Mansel

Sisters: Anna Unruh and husband Clifford

Sherryl Adams

Lori Unruh and husband Rick

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

Father: Shirley Kendell Adams

Mothers: Barbara Jean (Dodd) Adams and Belva Jean Adams

Grandson: Arnold Alfred "Trey" Adams III

Brother: Dennis Adams

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DATE OF SERVICES: 2:00 PM Thursday, July 25th, 2024

PLACE OF SERVICES: Brown's Funeral Chapel, Coalgate, Oklahoma

OFFICIATING: Bro. Eddie Hogue

FAMILY NIGHT WEDNESDAY 6-8PM

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