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Adam Winters Jr. '35 September 14, 2018 9:23 AM updated: September 14, 2018 9:26 AM
Published in the The Beaumont Enterprise on Feb. 12, 2008
Adam Davis Winters Jr.
Adam Davis Winters, Jr. of Nederland passed away February 8, 2008 at Magnolia Manor nursing home in Groves, Texas. He was born May 22, 1911 in New Iberia, LA. His parents were Adam Davis Winters, Sr. and Effie Emma Price Winters. He was preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren, and two step-sisters; Mrs. Louise Rogers and Mrs. Gloria Weinbaum. He was retired from Sun Oil Company Geophysical Lab in Beaumont, where he worked as Chief Design Engineer. He was a 1928 graduate of Nederland High School and attended South Park Jr. College. He was a graduate of Texas A&M University and Lamar University. He served during World War II as a Captain in the Army Field Artillery, 8th Observation Battalion, training troops for overseas deployment. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Nederland where he taught Sunday school for many years. He was instrumental in getting the Southeast Texas Genealogical Society started. He loved working on family genealogy, doing pen & ink drawings, wood working, traveling and raising amaryllis. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Deane Campbell Winters, two daughters; Gay Trahan and husband James of Nederland, Patricia D. Krueger and husband Robert of Nederland, one son; Adam D. Winters, III and wife Joan of Ogunquit, Maine, step-sister; Gwen Knowles and husband Denver of Nederland, step-brother; Dow Wynn and wife Audry of Montgomery, Texas. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. A graveside service with military honors is scheduled for Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Oak Bluff Memorial Park at 10:00 am in the Veterans section, under the direction of Broussard's in Nederland, with Reverend Tony Miller officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday evening from 5:00-8:00pm at the mortuary. The family wishes to thank the staff of Magnolia Manor nursing home for their tender loving care. Also, the family thanks the staff of Odyssey Hospice for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, friends may want to send a memorial contribution to the First United Methodist Church CFC building fund, P.O. Box 905, Nederland, Texas 77627.
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Adam Davis Winters, Jr
BIRTH 22 May 1911
New Iberia, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, USA
DEATH 8 Feb 2008 (aged 96)
Groves, Jefferson County, Texas, USA
BURIAL
Oak Bluff Memorial Park
Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas, USA
MEMORIAL ID 24514590 · View Source
Adam,of Nederland, passed away at Magnolia Manor nursing home.
He was a 1928 graduate of Nederland High School. He attended South Park Jr. College and was a graduate of Texas A&M University and Lamar University.
He served during World War II as a Captain in the Army Field Artillery, 8th Observation Battalion, training troops for overseas deployment.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Nederland where he taught Sunday school for many years. He was instrumental in getting the Southeast Texas Genealogical Society started. He loved working on family genealogy, doing pen and ink drawings, wood working, traveling and raising amaryllis.
He was retired from Sun Oil company Geophysical Lab in Beaumont, where he worked as chief Design Engineer.
He was preceded in death by his parents Adam Davis Winters Sr and Effie Emma Price Winters and two grandchildren, and two step-sisters; Mrs. Louise Rogers and Mrs. Gloria Weinbaum.
Survivors include his wife of seventy one years, Deane Campbell Winters, two daughters; Gay Trahan and husband James, Patricia D. Krueger and husband Robert, one son; Adam D. Winters, III and wife Joan, step-daughter; Gwen Knowles and husband Denver, step-brother; Dow Wynn and wife Audry. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
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Parents
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Adam Davis Winters
1876–1954
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Effie Emma Price Winters
1884–1936
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Deane Campbell Winters
1915–2008
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: jrrmr910
Added: 9 Feb 2008
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Adam Davis Winters Jr.
Adam Davis Winters, Jr. of Nederland passed away February 8, 2008 at Magnolia Manor nursing home in Groves, Texas. He was born May 22, 1911 in New Iberia, LA. His parents were Adam Davis Winters, Sr. and Effie Emma Price Winters. He was preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren, and two step-sisters; Mrs. Louise Rogers and Mrs. Gloria Weinbaum. He was retired from Sun Oil Company Geophysical Lab in Beaumont, where he worked as Chief Design Engineer. He was a 1928 graduate of Nederland High School and attended South Park Jr. College. He was a graduate of Texas A&M University and Lamar University. He served during World War II as a Captain in the Army Field Artillery, 8th Observation Battalion, training troops for overseas deployment. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Nederland where he taught Sunday school for many years. He was instrumental in getting the Southeast Texas Genealogical Society started. He loved working on family genealogy, doing pen & ink drawings, wood working, traveling and raising amaryllis. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Deane Campbell Winters, two daughters; Gay Trahan and husband James of Nederland, Patricia D. Krueger and husband Robert of Nederland, one son; Adam D. Winters, III and wife Joan of Ogunquit, Maine, step-sister; Gwen Knowles and husband Denver of Nederland, step-brother; Dow Wynn and wife Audry of Montgomery, Texas. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. A graveside service with military honors is scheduled for Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at Oak Bluff Memorial Park at 10:00 am in the Veterans section, under the direction of Broussard's in Nederland, with Reverend Tony Miller officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday evening from 5:00-8:00pm at the mortuary. The family wishes to thank the staff of Magnolia Manor nursing home for their tender loving care. Also, the family thanks the staff of Odyssey Hospice for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, friends may want to send a memorial contribution to the First United Methodist Church CFC building fund, P.O. Box 905, Nederland, Texas 77627.
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From findagrave.com
Adam Davis Winters, Jr
BIRTH 22 May 1911
New Iberia, Iberia Parish, Louisiana, USA
DEATH 8 Feb 2008 (aged 96)
Groves, Jefferson County, Texas, USA
BURIAL
Oak Bluff Memorial Park
Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas, USA
MEMORIAL ID 24514590 · View Source
Adam,of Nederland, passed away at Magnolia Manor nursing home.
He was a 1928 graduate of Nederland High School. He attended South Park Jr. College and was a graduate of Texas A&M University and Lamar University.
He served during World War II as a Captain in the Army Field Artillery, 8th Observation Battalion, training troops for overseas deployment.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Nederland where he taught Sunday school for many years. He was instrumental in getting the Southeast Texas Genealogical Society started. He loved working on family genealogy, doing pen and ink drawings, wood working, traveling and raising amaryllis.
He was retired from Sun Oil company Geophysical Lab in Beaumont, where he worked as chief Design Engineer.
He was preceded in death by his parents Adam Davis Winters Sr and Effie Emma Price Winters and two grandchildren, and two step-sisters; Mrs. Louise Rogers and Mrs. Gloria Weinbaum.
Survivors include his wife of seventy one years, Deane Campbell Winters, two daughters; Gay Trahan and husband James, Patricia D. Krueger and husband Robert, one son; Adam D. Winters, III and wife Joan, step-daughter; Gwen Knowles and husband Denver, step-brother; Dow Wynn and wife Audry. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.
Family Members
Parents
Photo
Adam Davis Winters
1876–1954
Photo
Effie Emma Price Winters
1884–1936
Spouse
Photo
Deane Campbell Winters
1915–2008
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: jrrmr910
Added: 9 Feb 2008
Find A Grave Memorial 24514590
Source citation
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