Donnie was born May 3, 1943, to the late M.J. and Louise (Stanphill) Adams. He married his wife, Kay L. Adams on January 16, 1964. Together, they raised their daughter, Rhonda Kay, and enjoyed watching their family grow. Donnie and Kay shared 56 years of marriage before her passing in 2020.
In addition to his wife and parents, Donnie was preceded in death by his brother, M.J. “Knockout” Adams; and sister, Barbra Adams Hiner. He is survived by his sister, Patty Adams Peters; daughter, Rhonda (Mike) Whiting; granddaughter, Autumn Whiting (Kyle Presley); grandson, Lane (Taylor) Whiting, six great-grandchildren; and special sister-in-laws, Beth McArthur, Kathleen Adams, and Norma Flory.
As a longtime resident of Jacksonville, Arkansas; Donnie was a 1961 graduate of Jacksonville Hight School. He was a devoted U.S. Postal Service employee for 36 years, retiring as Postmaster of Beebe, Arkansas in 2000. After retiring, he moved to Greers Ferry.
Donnie especially loved his family, fishing, boating, and animals. He owned several houseboats and enjoyed excursions with his family on the White River and Greers Ferry Lake. His love for the lake is shared by his entire family, including the dogs!
The family wishes to express special thanks to Donnie’s caregivers, Jennifer Busby & Noma Barden.
Visitation will be at 2:30 p.m., with a 3:00 graveside service at Rest Hills Memorial Park- 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock.
Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.griffinleggettresthills.com.