Michael Leo "Mike" McAdams

Michael Leo "Mike" McAdams, age 72, of Texarkana, TX went to be with his Lord on Sunday, January 5. He died peacefully at Christus St. Michael Hospital after a courageous battle with diabetes and heart disease.

Born in Shreveport, LA, Mike moved to Texarkana at a young age and spent most of his lifetime in Texarkana. He was a graduate of Texas High School and Texas A&M, College Station. His career in the insurance business spanned more than 30 years. He attended Beech Street First Baptist Church and previously was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in his youth.

After he graduated from college, Mike's patriotism was exemplified by his service in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War. A highlight of his service was duty aboard the U.S.S. Forrestal aircraft carrier.

Through the years, Mike enjoyed golfing and fishing with family and friends and was an avid Texas Aggie. A compassionate and loving husband and father, Mike will alway have first place in the hearts of his family.

Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Linda Kay Youngblood McAdams; two sons Scott and wife, Andrea McAdams, and Leo Kevin McAdams; one daughter, Susan McAdams; and three grandchildren - Kaylee, Chris and Matt McAdams. Other survivors are one sister, Patty Kennemur and husband, Dale, of Plano; mother-in-law, Hazel Youngblood of Texarkana; brother-in-law, Wayne Youngblood and wife, Doris, of Texarkana; and sisters-in-law, Shelba Jean Purifoy-Fricks of Wake Village, Jo Youngblood of Dallas, and Brenda Youngblood of Wake Village; nieces Christa Kennemur, Peggy Flink, Pam Goldman, Elizabeth Alexander and Tracie Vaughn; nephews Michael Kennemur, Chris Purifoy, Terry, Scott, Shane, Mark and Matt Youngblood; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, H. L. and Mary Jane McAdams; father-in-law, Wilburn Youngblood; and brothers-in-law, Dr. Leon Purifoy, Larry Youngblood and Louis Fricks.

A memorial service and celebration of the life of Mike will be held at East Memorial Chapel - Moores Lane at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2014 with the Reverend Craig Jenkins officiating. Visitation with family will follow the service.

The family will be at the home of Shelba Jean Purifoy-Fricks, 407 Loma Linda, Wake Village, TX.

Memorials may be made to Beech Street First Baptist Church or KLFI-TV, 602 Beech, Texarkana, AR 71854.

Online tributes may be made at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.