Elton Lee Adams, 79, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Sabine County Hospital.

Elton was born on October 2, 1942 in Beaumont, Texas to Alvin Thomas Adams, Sr. and Claudia Yvonne Shirley Adams.  He was a 40 year resident of Sabine County and had served his country as a member of the United States Army.  Later he worked as a Tug Boat Captain for Hornbeck Offshore Services for many years before his retirement.

He was a member of Fairdale Baptist Church and also a member of the American Legion, the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the Lions Club of Hemphill, and the Sabine County Honor Guard.  He was also the longest serving Board Member of the Sabine County Chamber of Commerce.

Elton is survived by his step-son, Tommy Hicks of Galveston; brothers, Alvin Thomas Adams, Jr. and wife, Grace, of Groves, David Adams and wife, Alana, of Manor, and Frank Adams and wife, Nokko, of Cedar Park; sisters, Anne Willis and Mary Lou Montgomery, both of Crystal Beach and Martha Adams and Shirley Adams, both of Galveston; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bettie Jo Adams; step-son, Donald Hicks; and brother, Everett Adams.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Fairdale Baptist Church in Fairmount.

Funeral service will begin at 12:00 noon Tuesday, March 22, 2022 in Fairdale Baptist Church under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Bro. J. R. McDonald and Bro. Jeff Pyle officiating.

Burial will follow services in Mount Sinai Cemetery with the Sabine County Honor Guard serving as pallbearers.

Condolences and memories may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.