Howard "Chub" Adams

Howard "Chub" Truman Adams, 74, of Haskell, passed away on April 3, 2018, at his home. He was born on April 23, 1943, in Benton to the late H.T. and Faye Couch Adams. Chub worked as a rural mail carrier for the United States Post Office for 35 years, and was a member of the National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister, Edith Adams. Chub is survived by his wife of 46 years, Deborah Adams; brother, Ronald (Susan) Adams of Traskwood; niece and nephew, Donia Prada of Florida, and Justin Adams of New York; father-in-law, Thomas J. Ballard of Fenter; brothers-in-law, James Ballard and Mark (Amy) Ballard, both of Fenter; sisters in law, Pam (Mike) Holland and Barbara (Keith) Cole, all of Benton; nieces and nephews, Alex Ballard, Alisha Willet, David Holland, Lesley Holland, Brittni Ballard and Maci (Jake) Wright; and his great-nieces and -nephews, Angelina, Isabella and Nicholas Prada of Florida, and Dante Ballard of Virginia. Graveside services entrusted to Ashby Funeral Home will be held beginning 10 a.m. Saturday at Fenter Cemetery in Grant County. Visitation will be at Ashby Funeral Home on Friday evening, 6-8 p.m. Online guestbook at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.