Larry Madison Adams, 73 years old went to be with Jesus on January 31, 2023 surrounded by family at his side.

Larry was born in Auburn, California on April 22, 1949 to Oliver Edward Adams and Anna Mae (Columbus) Adams. Larry moved to Roseville, California in 1956 where he attended school graduating from Oakmont High School. In April 1969 Larry was drafted into the Army and went to Vietnam where he spent 2 tours. He was Special Forces Green Beret and was Airborne, Explosives Expert, Hand to Hand Combat Specialist and Sniper. He received a Silver Star, 3 Bronze Stars, Medal of Valor, 3 Purple Hearts, and Silver Wings for his service in Vietnam. He was a P.O.W twice while attempting to rescue other P.O.W’s.

He met Linda Dazell his wife in 1974 and they were married in 1982. To that union 6 children were born. Larry fell in love with the North Dakota lifestyle on a visit there and moved to Stanley in 1982. Larry and family moved back to California for several years to help care for his parents. Larry moved his family to Missouri in 1997 where they made close friends at Assembly of God Rolla where Larry was baptized. Larry and family returned to Stanley, ND in 2007.
Larry and Linda have also been raising 4 grandsons since their son passed away.

Larry was an avid hunter and fisherman as well as an accomplished guitar player. He started playing at 3 years old and cut a record at 18 years old. Larry also played drums, keyboard, banjo and mandolin.

His kids referred to him as “bearded legend”.

Larry is survived by his wife of 40 years Linda; children, Jeannie Adams of Stanley, ND, Cody Adams of Sundance, WY, Sheri (Victor) Valadez of Minot, ND, James Adams of Stanley, ND, Jamie (Jessica) Adams of Minot, ND; 18 grandchildren, Jack (Larry) Adams, Howdy (Larry), Rowdy, Aiden, Landon, Milton (Larry), William, Celly, Rena, Rexy, Meelo, Jemma, Mindy, Angel, Isaiah, Josiah, and Micah; brothers and sisters-in-law; Ron (Brenda) Dazell of Ross, ND, Gary Dazell of Stanley, ND, Jim Dazell of Stanley, ND, Bruce Dazell of California, Sheila Dazell of Sidney, MT.

Larry was preceded in death by his oldest son, Austin Adams; father and mother, Oliver Adams and Anna (Colombus) Adams; brother, Mike Adams, father and mother-in-law, Albert and Agnes Dazell; sister-in-law, Brandy Dazell.