Byron A. “Red” Adams Sr., age 91, of Patterson, Louisiana passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Red was born on June 21, 1933 in Marrero, LA to the late John Henry Adams and Florence Rose Amrein Adams. Along with his parents, Red was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Yvonne Adams and numerous siblings.
Red has been engaged in various aspects of the oil industry most of his life; Contract Labor Foreman for the California Company (Chevron) Bay Marchand area from 1952 until 1958; Division Manager for Arnold Pipe Rentals from 1958 until 1964; Division Manager for Drilling Tools, Inc. from 1964 until 1967; and in November of 1967 founded Oil & Gas Rental Services, Inc. and later Oil & Gas Marine Services, Inc. retiring as Chairman in 2006. Red served his country honorably in the United States Navy.
A time of visitation for Red will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 9:00 am to 10:30am with a Mass of Christian burial following promptly at 10:30 am, all at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City. Graveside services will be held privately by the family. The Very Reverend Jay Baker will preside over the services for Red. The family would like to invite loved ones and friends to join them following the services at the Petroleum Club where they will gather in memory of Red.
Red leaves to cherish his wonderful memory five sons, Byron (Shannon) A. Adams Jr., Bruce (Jennifer) A. Adams Sr., Burt (Jodi) A. Adams, Brad A. Adams; and Ben (Dawn) A. Adams; grandchildren, Aubrey, Shay, Beau, Bruce Jr., Beth Ann, Colby, Rachel, Chelsea, Caroline, Benjamin and Lizzie; great grandchildren, Larkin, Felicity, Madeline, Sabrina, Declan, Lucien, Preston, Marie and two more great grandchildren on the way. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.
Serving as pallbearers are Bruce A. Adams, Jr., Colby Adams, Benjamin Adams, Byron A. “Beau” Adams, III, David LaBrosse, Alan Schlanker, Jason Lin, Preston Beattie and Clarence Robinson Jr.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Central Catholic at 2100 Cedar St. Morgan City, LA 70380. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hargravefuneralhome.com for the Adams Family.