Bobby

Adamson

Robert Gerald "Bobby" Adamson, 82, of Blanchard, died Saturday, May 29, 2021, at his home.  The son of Robert Claude Adamson and Ruth Pauline (Caldwell) Adamson, he was born February 26, 1939, in Geneseo, Kansas.

Bobby married Gloria Ann Bench in Durant, Oklahoma on December 20, 1959.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the Blanchard Church of Christ.  Bobby worked in the mailroom at the Daily Oklahoman and retired after 37 years of service.  In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and participating in 1800s Mountain Man Rendezvous Weekends.  He was actively involved in various activities with the Blanchard Senior Citizens Center.  Bobby touched the lives of countless children in the area by playing Santa at various schools and organizations for the past several years.  He loved seeing the joy on the kid's faces each year.  His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife of 57 years, Gloria Adamson.

Bobby is survived by one daughter, Pauletta Beck of Blanchard; one son, Gary Adamson and his wife, Kristi, of Blanchard; three grandchildren, Kody Gill of Blanchard, Jessica and Tim Steeds of Yukon, and Jill Garcia of Blanchard; three great grandchildren, Aaliyah, Anna, and Levi; two sisters, Connie Brooks and husband, Roy, of Blanchard, and Jeanette McKinney of Blanchard; and many other loved ones and friends.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the Blanchard Church of Christ.  Burial will follow in the Blanchard Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home in Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.