MERVEL TERRY ADAMS

Mervel Terry Adams, 81, a native of Deer Island Bayou and resident of Bayou Vista, was called home Friday, March 18, 2016, at Teche Regional Medical Center.
Mervel was a man who could always be found outdoors in the boat fishing. In his later years, he always looked forward to his alligator hunting trips. He was known for his love to dance and enjoyed dancing every chance he got. He was a diehard New Orleans Saints fan and loved watching his Saints play. He also loved watching his grandchildren play in their sporting events. He loved to spend time with his family that he loved so much. Wherever Mervel would go he never met a stranger, as he truly loved everyone.
He is survived by his wife, Claudette, of Bayou Vista; and his stepchildren, Phyllis Paul and husband, Ackaloy, and Ronnie Lormand and wife, Ashley; the mother of his children, Pearl, from Centerville, and his children, Mervel Jr., Anthony and wife Teresa, Richard and wife Anita, Michael and wife Shanna, Byron, and daughter, Laurie; one sister, Dot Champine; one brother, Eulice Adams; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Mervel was preceded in death by his parents, Clivie and Louise Champagne Adams; six sisters; two brothers; one daughter, Judy Adams; and one great-grandchild, Jaxon Adams.
A visitation will be held in Mervel’s honor Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church in Morgan City from 9 a.m. until the services at 11 a.m. The burial will follow in the Morgan City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the family.