LOUIS 'BILL' JOSEPH ADAMS JR.
Louis Joseph Adams Jr., lovingly known as “Bill,” passed away on January 13, 2025, near Maybell, Colorado. He was born on August 1, 1950 and raised in Morgan City, Louisiana.
Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army before embarking on a career at Colowyo Coal and later becoming a private business owner. Over the years, he lived in Meeker and Vernal and most recently made his home in Maybell, Colorado. On September 2, 1976, Bill married his beloved wife, Margaret “Margi” Adams, with whom he shared nearly five decades of cherished memories.
An avid outdoorsman, Bill found joy in camping, fishing, and hunting. He also had a passion for cooking and treasured time spent with family. Those who knew him will fondly remember his kindness, selflessness, animated storytelling and infectious sense of humor.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Joseph Adams Sr. and Patricia Boudreaux Adams. He is survived by his wife Margi Adams; son Chris (Janalee) Adams; daughter Heidi (John) Woroniecki; grandchildren Abbe Adams, Caitlyn Adams, Garrett Womack, and Peyton Woroniecki; siblings Mary (Judd) Anderson, Michael J. Adams, Suzanne (Ricky) Boudreaux, Christopher J. (Deborah) Adams, Teresa (Paul) Rappmundt, and Patricia (Lennis) Fryou and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bill's legacy of love and laughter will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate to know him. May his memory bring comfort to those who mourn his passing.
A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, Feb. 15, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City, from 8:30 am until 10:00 am with a Mass following at 10:00 am.
