Phillip D. Adams, of Slidell, LA, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Phil was born on June 19, 1936, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He spent his younger years in Northern Louisiana, graduating from Fair Park High School in Shreveport, and then college at Northwestern State University.

Phil proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean conflict aboard the U.S.S. Iowa BB-61.

He spent the majority of his professional life working tirelessly for Exxon Mobil as part of the Exploration Division, from where he retired in 1989.  Since that time, Phil generously supported many charitable organizations, especially the Wounded Warrior Project and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Phil had a positive impact on many people through the resilience he displayed while battling MDS over the last year and half of his life.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn; his father, Alva; his brother, Richard; and his "sweetie" wife of 24 years, Caroline. Phil is survived by his stepson, Michael Waldon (Maribel); and 3 step-grandchildren Eli, Aliyah, and Benedict.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at HONAKER FUNERAL HOME, 1751 Gause Blvd. West (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 10:00 A.M.

Visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday after 9:00 A.M. until funeral time.

Interment with military honors will take place at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Slidell.

Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.