Adam Thommarson

Adam Christopher Thommarson went home to be with his Lord & Savior on November 24, 2011. Adam was born on April 13, 1984, in Jinju City, South Korea. Given for adoption by a loving mother who desired more for her child than she could provide, Adam was received into his "forever" family in the United States on July 1, 1984. Two years later, on July 3, 1986, Adam recited the Pledge of Allegiance with thousands of others who became US citizens during the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty. Patriotism & love of country were a meaningful part of his life. Adam spent his earliest years in Carthage, Missouri. It was here that he learned to love the outdoors & that the idea of farming & ranching became important to him as he spent time with his grandparents, Joe & Oleta Thommarson, on their farm in Missouri. Helping granddaddy with the cattle & other chores was exciting to him & made a permanent impression on his life as evidenced by the abundance of cattle, horses, donkeys, & goats meant so much to him at his home in Kingsbury, Texas. Adam moved to Corsicana, Texas with his parents, Mark & Lori Thommarson, in 1987. He considered himself a Texan & adopted Corsicana & Texas with the same fierce loyalty he showed for all who found a place in his heart. Adam grew up in Corsicana, graduating from Corsicana High School in 2002, and from Texas State University in 2006, with a degree in Health Care Administration. Adam loved Texas Country music, Bluegrass, & contemporary Christian music, but his heart truly danced while singing along with the old classic hymns with which he grew up. His number one priority was his family, and he eagerly looked forward to having his own someday, a dream he shared with his girlfriend of many years, Candace Often. A beloved friend long before she became a "girlfriend:, Candace was the person Adam had hoped to build that family with. He was also a fiercely loyal friend, and is already missed by those lucky enough to call him just that...friend. He had a big heart & an undying faith. He was excited to have found a church family at New Life Fellowship in Seguin, TX. Adam dedicated his life to caring for others and sharing the love of Christ with those in need. He was a true servant, always placing the needs of others first. Adam is survived by his parents, Mark & Lori Thommarson of Corsicana, paternal grandparents, Joe & Oleta Thommarson of Corsicana, maternal grandparents Earl & Charon Peterson of Medford, Oregon, girlfriend Candace Often of Kingsbury, Texas, her parents, Preston & Debbie Often of San Antonio, Texas & numerous aunts, uncles, & cousins all of whom loved him dearly & will miss him until we see him again in the presence of Christ. Visitation with his family will be Monday evening from 6 - 8pm at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 2pm in the Chapel at Griffin - Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana.

Adam Thommarson

April 13, 1984 - November 24, 2011