Lionel B. Adams

The Life Story of
Lionel Bartholomew Adams
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Lionel Bartholomew Adams a native of Edgard, La. and resident of Gramercy, La. transitioned to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Ochsner Medical Center, Jefferson, La. Lionel was born on November 11, 1971 to Jeff and Mary Lee Stockman Adams.
He was the brother of Lynette Stockman, (late) Armster J. Stockman (Stephanie), Vincent (Kaila) Adams and Kenyatie (Oscar) Nelson.
Lionel was baptized at Second African Baptist Church by the late Rev. Joseph T. Bailey. He was a member there for the majority of his life. He later joined St. Mark Baptist Church of Mt. Airy, La under the pastorate of Rev. Oscar R. Nelson, Sr. He served faithfully as an usher until his health failed.
Lionel was a graduate of West St. John High School class of 1992. Everyone knew he was a die hard Rams fan. You could always catch him bragging on the Rams whether they were winning or losing. He also loved the New Orleans Saints. His Sundays consisted of attending Sunday morning worship and sitting in front of the television watching the Saints play.
Lionel affectionately known as “Dee and Snoopy” to his family and “Gangsta” to his Edgard community was well known and loved by many. He will be greatly missed standing in front the house flagging down cars holding conversations & getting the girls phone numbers.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his siblings, Lynette, Vincent (Kaila) & Kenyatie (Oscar); his nieces, Sabrina, Allentrice, Shawntell, Shavonne, Shatira, Shakera, Alice, Kylie and Kennedi; his nephews, Sean, Devon, Sr., Davon, Trayvon, Kylon and Oscar, Jr., 9 great nephews, 15 great nieces; 1 great great nephew; sister-in-law, Stephanie Stockman; uncles, Joseph (Gloria) Stockman, Urbin Roussell; aunts, Hattie (Cornel) Honore, Cecile Adams, Elouise & Beatrice Stockman; Odelia (Lu-Lu) Lewis, and Janice Steward; one God child, Shavonne Stockman; a number of close & very special cousins who were like sisters & brothers but too numerous to name; devoted friends, Marcald (Deonegra) Simon, David Johnson & Chasity (Jalen) Jasmin, a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff & Mary Lee Stockman Adams; one brother, Armster “Cosmo” Stockman; maternal grandparents, Armster, Sr. & Leborah Narcisse Stockman; paternal grandparents, Lionel & Marie Favorite Adams; one niece, Alexis Nelson; God parents, Lillie B Pryer Mitchell & Larry Stockman, Sr.
Dee will be missed and forever loved by his family, friends, church family and neighbors.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 5-7 pm at Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, La. A celebration of life, love, and legacy will follow on Friday, January 3, 2025 at St. Mark Baptist Church, 132 Marquez St., Mt. Airy, La. Visitation begins for 8am followed by service for 10am. Final viewing prior to service. Entombment St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Mausoleum, 2361 Hwy. 18, Edgard, La 70049 Pastor Oscar Nelson, Sr. Officiating