Danny Ray Adams
Danny Ray Adams, 87 years old, of Newcastle, passed away on October 18, 2022, in Oklahoma City. The son of Isaac Adams and Bertha Ellen (Merrell) Adams Moore, Danny was born on November 25, 1934, in Poteau, Oklahoma.
Danny was raised in Poteau and graduated from Poteau High School. The night of graduation, he started hitchhiking to Oklahoma City. When he arrived, he obtained a job working at Richardson Parking Garage. From there, he went on to Liberty National Parking Garage and then to Globe Life. He helped provide many jobs to young people who needed work. After the parking garage jobs, Danny began working with Hogue Building Management at City Place, where he worked as the building manager.
Danny married Patricia Ann Roddam on November 4, 1956. He was an active member of the Newcastle Free Will Baptist Church where he was active in the Silver Saints group as well as many other areas. Danny loved the Lord and was a faithful servant for over 60 years.
He was a past president of the McClain/Grady County EMSA Board. He loved old westerns, with Shane being his all time favorite.
In his earlier years, Danny enjoyed drawing. He loved to sing; Patricia often commented on his beautiful voice, but he was also quite ornery and liked to aggravate his children. He was widely known for his laugh and smile. Danny was the rock and strength for his family who loved him greatly and will tremendously miss him.
Danny is preceded in death by his parents; wife of 59 years, Patricia Ann Adams; siblings, Willard Adams, Jay Adams, Doris Marler, Lois Wood, and David Adams; and step siblings, twins, Allie and Luther Moore.
He is survived by: his two daughters, Pamela Knighten and husband Lester, and Raylene Adams, all of Newcastle; grandchildren, Quinton Knighten, Tabitha Black and husband Andrew, Rachel Scott and husband Jake, Cara Hickok and husband Tracy, and Jesse Deskin and wife Tabitha; great-grandchildren, Jacoby, Chris, Landon, Daniel, Gannon, Gracie, Kylie, Lainey and Jack; brother, Lloyd Adams of Moore; best of friends for 55 years, John and Vickie Joy; very special lady in his life, Charlotte Wood; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loving family members.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Friday, October 21, 2022, at the Newcastle Free Will Baptist Church. Frank Giles, pastor and long-time friend of the family, officiated. Interment followed at Blanchard Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home, Blanchard, Oklahoma. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh. com.