Anthony Roy Adam, Jr.
October 7, 1957 ~ August 29, 2021
KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Anthony Roy Adam, Jr., 63, who died Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Paul Bourque, Jr., Tim Hardy, Stanley Hebert, Patrick Hoyem, Janice Veazy and Scott Zeringue.
Anthony was born in Groves, TX and was known by many names: Anthony, Curly, Paran, Uncle Anthony, Uncle Cowboy and Pops.
Curly was also an avid sports fan. He seldom missed a football game, a baseball game or a NASCAR race. Whether it was Who Dat, or Geaux Tigers, he was most excited to cheer for his grandchildren and grandnephews on the football field or the baseball diamond. He was so proud of them all. Curly started playing pool at early age, which became a huge part of his life. Lifelong friends were made over many games of 8 Ball. Anthony (Curly) is very loved and will be greatly missed by his many friends and family.
He is survived by his sisters, Ann Gibson of Spring, TX, Carmen Adam of West Monroe, LA, and Bobbie Jo Touchet of Kaplan; his brothers, Kim Adam of Maurice and Edmond Adam of Kaplan; his stepdaughter, Patrice Hebert and family; his stepson, Durke LeBlanc and family; his step grandchildren, Josh and Mat Ruiz, Haylin, Ty and Marley Clair LeBlanc; his step great grandchildren, Peyton, Avery and Julian Ruiz; his nieces, Christine Cormier, Belinda Roy, Kimberly Dearing, Dani Ahrens, Tiffany Nabors, Randi Moy, and Amy Adam; his god daughter, Crystal Adam; his nephews, Quentin Adam, Joe Diaz, Robert Adam, Edmond Adam, Jr. and Stacy Adam; and his 14 great nieces and nephews who will miss him very much.
He was preceded in death by father Roy Adam, mother Yvonne Duhon and sister Russell Istre. He is survived by many loving family members including his sisters, Ann Gibson of Spring, Texas, Carmen Adam of West Monroe, Louisiana, and Bobbie Jo Touchet of Kaplan. Brothers, Kim Adam of Maurice and Edmond Adam of Kaplan. Stepdaughter, Patrice Hebert and family, Durke LeBlanc and family. Step-Grandchildren, Josh and Mat Ruiz, Haylin, Ty and Marley Clair LeBlanc. Step-Greatgranchildren, Peyton, Avery and Julian Ruiz.
The family would like to send special thanks to the nurses and doctors at both Kaplan Memorial Hospital and Lafayette General ICU for taking care of him, and taking the time to keep us informed of his care.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 12:00 PM until 10:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Friday, September 3, 2021 from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Adam family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.