March 10, 1979 - June 29, 2020
Despite his rough exterior, cutting remarks, sarcastic jokes and Irish stubbornness, there is much evidence that our Mike was a loving, giving and caring person - a big teddy bear, in fact. That evidence is the deep sorrow, pain and huge hole left in the hearts of all who knew him.
Beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, Michael McAdams, told his last joke, which cannot be reprinted here, at home on June 29, 2020. He went to his heavenly home at the young age of 41. Although our hearts cannot possibly understand why he was taken from us so soon, we recognized God’s sovereignty and perfect plan. We lovingly place Mike in His tender care.
Mike was born in Fort Worth, Texas, raised in Leander, Texas and graduated from Leander High School. He owned a construction and irrigation business and there was truly nothing he could not build, as the many friends, family and strangers he helped would attest to. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, golfing, hanging out with buddies, a good shot of whiskey and a nice cigar from time to time. He was the kind of man who made everyone feel like he was their best friend. He loved the Lord and was a long time member of First Baptist Church of Leander, where he first met and proposed to the love of his life.
Mike is preceded in death by grandparents Ray and Ruth McGuire, grandparents Roger and Jean McAdams, and uncles Danny McGuire and Bobby McAdams.
He leaves behind wife, Erica, their children, Nate, Brendan, Michael and Presley, his parents Mike McAdams and Candice McGuire-McAdams, sisters Elizabeth McAdams and Jessica McAdams-Choate and husband Jon Choate, parents in law John and Renee Morgan and Skip and Sharon Dunivant, sister in law Ashley Bishop, niece Avery Choate, nephews, Landon Choate and Carter Bishop, cousin Makenna McGuire-Wood and numerous other family and friends.
Because of funeral service limitations regarding Covid-19 regulations, two visitation opportunities will be available to attempt to best accommodate as many visitors as possible in a safe manner. All attendees will be required to wear a face mask in accordance with local ordinances. The first visitation will be at the Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home at 1200 S Bagdad Road in Leander on Monday, July 6th from 6-8pm. The second visitation will be held Tuesday, July 7th at First Baptist Church of Leander at 10000 FM 2243 in Leander from 12-2pm, followed by an invitation only service at 2pm. Overflow for this service may participate at the Simpson Building, across the parking lot. A short graveside service, open to all, will follow at the Liberty Hill Cemetery at 16101 TX-29 in Liberty Hill. We appreciate your understanding as we try our best to accommodate all who loved Mike and want to honor him and his life during this trying health crisis.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate your consideration of a donation to assist with Mike’s final expenses. A Go Fund Me account has been set up for this purpose at https://www.gofundme.com/f/michael-mcadams-funeral-and-family-expenses?fbclid=IwAR3KJbG6hlkJK_n27nCrKfSRnuru9GVBod18ugJcAnNiPVYbHGrVKw9IktU
We look forward to celebrating Mike’s life with all of you.
