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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Aug 11, 1940 — Jul 3, 2024
John Wayne Adair, "The Legend", 83, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Tuttle, OK. The son of John Woodrow Adair and Jamesena Mabel "Dot" (Farrell) Adair. John was born August 11, 1940, in Oklahoma City, OK.
John is survived by his children, Jan Lynnette (Scott) Blosch, Lisa Jean (Mike Countz) Colbert, and Jeffery Wayne (Lori) Adair; Grandchildren: Shawn (Mandy), Josh (Andrinna), Colton, Blake, Beau, Kristopher, Dusty, Tyler, Rachel, Cody, Sallye, Justice and Kamri; Great grandchildren: Madison, Maddix, Austin, Ashtin, Ethan, Presley, Maverick, Landon, Brooklynne, Zaiden, Seth, Kolby, Adley, Cameron Chase Colbert, and Sheridan Grace Biles.
John was preceded in death by his wife, Sheri Adair; one daughter, Karen Lynn Baker; granddaughter, Chelsea Nicole Reed; parents, Woodrow and Dot Adair; sister, Wilma Jean Wheelock.
The young Adair family lived the majority of their life in Prague, OK. Later John and Sheri moved and lived in Kingston, Oklahoma for 20+ years. John attended St. Mary's school in Oklahoma City. John joined the Church of Christ in Kingston, OK where he had been saved. John was an Oklahoma City Firefighter from 1967 to 1987. He progressed from firefighter to driver, and then to Captain before retiring. John was also a Master Carpenter. After his retirement, John opened his own construction business, Adair Construction in Kingston, OK. Sheri and John together built 2 beautiful homes. John enjoyed woodworking and was very talented in building all kinds of wood crafts. John was an avid fisherman and loved attending bass fishing tournaments. Riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle gave John much pleasure. Riding with Sheri behind him, while riding along side with his kids on their motorcycles were always memorable treks for everyone. John always took very good care of his family, was very independent, lived life on his own terms, and a fighter. John was deeply loved and will forever be missed.
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the Eisenhour Funeral Chapel, Blanchard, Oklahoma. Interment to follow at Rossville Cemetery in Rossville, Oklahoma. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home, Blanchard, Oklahoma. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.
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