Dr. Arthur Roy Adams Jr.

Funeral services for Art Adams, 88, of Monroe, Louisiana will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, March 14, 2016, at the Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Betty Swanson and Rev. Ben McGehee officiating, under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe. Visitation will be at 1:00 PM until the service time Monday.Art Adams was born November 6, 1927 and passed away March 11, 2016. Art grew up in New Orleans and served two tours in the military. He then earned a doctors degree in Health and Physical Education from LSU. Art served as a full professor at ULM for many years where he finally retired. After his retirement, Art enjoyed staying active and fit. He received many medals for physical achievement one year at the Senior Olympics. The last few years of Arts life were plagued with illnesses and he finally passed away peacefully at St Francis Hospital. He is now at his true home with Jesus Christ where there is no suffering or sorrow, only happiness forever.He is preceded in death by his parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Adams; first wife, Jane Adams; and his daughter, Carol Irvin.Survivors include his wife, Ruth Adams; and his son, David Adams. Survivors from Ruths side of the family include Robin Simmons, Mark Bramble, and Emily McDuff.Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.comMulhearn Funeral HomeSterlington RoadMonroe, LA