William A. Adams October 28, 1935 - April 4, 2016 ANDERSON-- William A. Adams, 80, of Anderson died April 4, 2016 at Countryside Manor after an extended illness. He was born October 28, 1935 in Longview, Texas one of 11 children born to Leo and Opal Estelle (Evans) Adams. He was a retired truck driver for over 30 years, with his beloved wife, Anna as his team partner. He was a member of Elm Grove Christian Church. He is survived by his daughter, Annie Gwen Steward of Anderson, son, Randy (Kathy) Paris of Florida; four sisters, Janell, Pat, Shirley, and Laura, two brothers, Larry and Leslie all of Longview, Texas; sisters-in-law, Alta Crawford and Judy Perry of Anderson and several nieces and nephews in Indiana and Texas. He was beloved "Pops" to Scott S. Zachary, Jr. whom he raised as his son and seven other grandchildren in Florida; two great grandchildren in Florida and two great grandchildren in Anderson. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Anna (Coffman) two sisters, Eloise and Carolyn and two brothers Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service handled the funeral arrangements. Memorial contributions may be given to American Diabetes Association. Post online condolences at www.rozelle-johnson.com.