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Hershel C. Adkisson was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, April 8, 1920 passed away on September 10, 2004, at the age of 84. At age 7 he moved with his family to Lawton, Oklahoma. His parents, Herbert and Cadder Adkisson predeceased him. He is survived by wife Mary Louise Gaenslen Adkisson; children, Charles Adkisson, Tommy Adkisson and wife Karan Barbee, Carol Ann Spurgin and husband Bill, Barbara Price and husband Andy; sisters, Estelle Fincher, Pat Gomez of Marlow, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Brian Krzywonski and wife Nicole, Julie Choffel, Suzanna Choffel, Elizabeth Choffel; great-grandchild, Campbell Krzywonski. Hershel attended Cameron College in Lawton, Oklahoma on a basketball scholarship. After 3 years there, he joined the Air Corps, was stationed at Brooks Field, Love Field, and then served in the China-Burma-India Theatre. Marriage to Mary Louise Gaenslen followed in June 1946. Coach, as he was known to many, set on the path to his professional career at the University of Texas, where he was a member of the PEM Club and Honorary Education Fraternity. After graduating with a B.S. in Physical Education, and later, a Masters of Education in 1951, his high school coaching career took him to Beeville, East Central, where he served as the first principal, and Harlandale High Schools. Hershel became a principal of Athens Elementary in 1968 and retired in 1983. He was a member of St. Margaret Marys Mens Club, President of AARP Chapter 95 and member of AARP Legislative Council. Hershel was an avid golfer, sports fan and Longhorn. He loved the outdoors and could often be found in his garden. He will be fondly remembered by friends and family for his fun-loving escapades and playful nature. The family would like to express their gratitude to all those who cared for Hershel at Kingsley Place. Services Visitation will begin on Tuesday from 5:00 9:00 PM at the funeral home with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 15, 2004, at 9:00 AM at St. Margaret Marys Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Margaret Marys Catholic Church or the Alzheimers Association.

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Hershel C. Adkisson

April 8, 1920 - September 10, 2004