Albert H. Adkisson, 86, of Beaumont died Sunday, June 6, 2004 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont. Born and raised in Hosford Apalachicola, Florida, and a Supervisor for Union Oil, Mr. Adkisson served as a United States Army World War II veteran. He was a High Priest with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and enjoyed gardening, the beach, going fishing, coin collecting, traveling, reading, and he was a very good craftsman.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 2004 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 7785 Weaver, followed by entombment in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N. Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, June 9, 2004 at the mortuary.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-seven years, Helen Eloise Adkisson of Beaumont; daughter, Diane Grimes and her husband Paul of Beaumont; grandchildren, Kimberly Traylor and her husband Scott, and Kristi Grimes; and great grandchildren, Landon Traylor, Karlynn Traylor, and Aubree Traylor.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 7015, Beaumont, Texas 77726-7015 or to American Diabetes Association, 22864, Beaumont, Texas 77726-2864.
