Obituary

Derek McKinley Adams
April 11, 1981 - August 15, 2018



Derek McKinley Adams, age 37 and a long time resident of Pine, sadly passed away on Wednesday, August 15th 2018.

He was a well-loved son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend. He always loved joking around and picking with his niece and nephews, even when they didn’t want him to. Derek had a big heart and was always lending a helping hand to everyone. He never met a stranger and was a very kind hearted individual. He would give away all he had without a moment’s thought if someone needed it. Derek was a simple person in the best kind of way and liked simple things. He had a love of staying in shape by lifting weights throughout his entire life. He was also a very skilled construction tradesman. He had a lot of experience with electrical and plumbing work which is how he met many people that have come to call him friend. He had a love of football which stemmed from his high school football days as a punter and quarterback. Derek served in the United States Armed Forces for a total of 6 years, during which he was deployed overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He also served with the Louisiana National Guard in response to Hurricane Katrina providing humanitarian efforts to the City of New Orleans and surrounding areas, for which he received the Louisiana War Cross as well as other numerous medals. He is loved and will be truly missed by all…but never forgotten.

Survived by: Mother: Sherrie B. Adams of Pine; Father and Step-mother: Jewell and Joann Adams of Pine;  Brother and Sister in law: Patrick and Lisa Adams of Pine; 3 Sisters and a Brother in law: Kristel Adams of Bogalusa, Dara Adams of Pine, Andraea and Jason Spiers of Bogalusa; Step-sister and Brother in law: Anna and Ricky Taylor of Slidell and their children; Niece: Kelli Adams; Nephews: Evan Sinopoli, Ethan Sinopoli, Eric Sinopoli, James Adams, Justin Adams, Jayden Williams, Jaxson Spiers; Aunts and Uncles: Ann Green, Gail Brumfield, Pam and James Romano, Karen and Raymond Gerald, Faye Brumfield; Stacy and Mark Jenkins, Byron and Pamela Brumfield, Mary Cothren, Cathalene and Lloyd Thomas, James A. Adams, Jr. and Audrey Adams, Louis Ed and Delores Adams; Great-uncles and Great-aunts: Dudley J. Adams, Wayne and Linda Brumfield, Ben and Myra Smith, Mike and Tonya Smith; Special Friend: Marcie Penny; Also numerous cousins and many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by grandparents James Alfred Adams, Sr. and Eunice Adams, Elgin McKinley and Mary Brumfield, uncle Bobby J. Adams and cousin Bobby Brumfield.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Tuesday August 21st from 10 am until 12 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 12 pm Tuesday with Rev. Frederick Brumfield and Eld. Darrin Uzell officiating. Burial will follow in the Harmony Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Evan Sinopoli, Justin Adams, James Adams, Richard Green, Jonathan Gerald, Tim Thomas

Honorary Pallbearers are his uncles Jimmy Adams and Ed Adams, cousin Doug Freeman, nephew Ethan Sinopoli