Harlin Walter Adams, 89, of Byram, MS passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. He was born in Omro, WI, served in the Navy aboard minesweepers, educated as a systems engineer, then moved to Slidell, LA, where he was employed at the John C Stennis Space Center before retiring and moving to Byram, MS.
During his 40 years in Slidell, Harlin was involved with the Slidell Elks Lodge, served as a hospice volunteer, and spent 20 years as the president of the Slidell Toys for Tots. In and around Byram, MS he attended Lakeshore Church, volunteered at the Salvation Army, the Women’s Restoration Shelter, and was a Lions Club member. During his free time Harlin also enjoyed many trips to Branson, MO.
Harlin Adams is survived by his daughters, Kathy Kamppi, Judy Moore, Denise Greene (Earnest), Dottie Serpas, and Joy Eusebio; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his previous wife, Sonia (Swift) Adams and his wife, Lorraine P. Adams; his daughters, Linda Gaines and Michelle Stallings; son, Gary Hand and his sister, Eleanor Lovell.
A visitation for Harlin will be held Friday, January 12, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Lakewood Funeral Home, 6011 Clinton Blvd, Jackson, Mississippi 39209, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM.
Harlin will be laid to rest in Lakewood Memorial Park, 6000 Clinton Blvd., Jackson, Mississippi 39209.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Toys for Tots.
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