Charles Louis Adams passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City, at the age of 71. He was born in Bogalusa on Dec. 11, 1947. He was a proud veteran, serving in the U.S. Army in Vietnam.

Those left behind to cherish his memory include his son, Eric Charles (Jessica) Adams of Denham Springs; his daughter, Amanda Hilliard of Baton Rouge; two brothers, Richard (Connie) Adams of Berwick, and Terry (Joyce) Adams of Bogalusa; and his niece, Misty Michelle Adams.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lucille Adams; two sisters, Elvie Dillon and Shirley Hoover; and a brother, James Wilbur Adams Jr.

The service celebrating his life was at Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home on Friday, Jan. 11. The family received friends at 9 a.m., and the funeral service began at 11 a.m. The Rev. Father Daniel Brouillette officiated. Interment followed at Ponemah Cemetery. Full military honors were presented by Magic City American Legion Post #24.

Condolences may be shared online at www.pooleritchiefuneralhome.com.