Ronald Edward Adair

Ronald Edward, the fourth child of Leslie Ronald Adair and Mildred Lilly was born on September 16, 1938 in Lakeside, Arizona. The order of his parents children were Delbert William, Cleo, Gwendolyn, Ronald Edward, Ina Clair, Thelma Jean, and Lawrence Douglas.

Ronnie was first married to DeVonna Johnson November 26, 1959 in Phoenix, Arizona. DeVonna is the daughter of Grant Elwood Johnson and LaRue Harmon. Ronnie and DeVonna had one son named Ronald Grant Adair. They were later divorced and their son's name was changed to Randy Carter.

Ronnie's second marriage was to Bessie Peterson on September 14, 1962 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bess is the daughter of Lamar Andelin Peterson and Goldie Rhoton. They had two children: Raith Clifford and Tara Jo.

Ronnie was a deputy sheriff for Maricopa County. Besides law enforcement Ronnie was a very good singer and guitar player. He recorded and sang several songs. The big hit was "Queen of Hearts" written by his sister Ina and sang by Ronnie. It was at the top of the charts on Kriz and Krux radio during its hot time. The family now has an album, casette tape, and compact disc called "Remember Ronnie Adair" to enjoy his songs. See below for the list of songs on the album.

Ronnie was stocky and strong. He arm wrestled many of his fellow deputies and beat them. He was active in school, participating in running events and hurdles on the school track team and field team at Agua Fria High School.

Later in his career he moved to Winslow with his mother Mildred, to be a Navajo County Deputy. While patrolling one day he said his head hurt and went into unconsciousness. He never recovered from a cerebral brain hemorrhage and died on May 22, 1970 in Winslow, Arizona. Some family members went to Winslow to support Mildred who was very upset. His funeral was held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on 40th St. and Oak St. in Phoenix, Arizona.

Remember Ronnie Adair

(Side One)

2:05 Queen of Hearts

2:20 Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

2:46 You'll Be Sorry

1:59 That's All I Want From You

2:20 Pretty Little Steady Little Girl

2:56 The End

(Side Two)

2:14 I Have My Own

2:26 I Won't Hurt Anymore

2:52 You've Let A Fortune Go

1:51 I Had It Made For Awhile

2:30 Blue Room

2:56 The End

Please feel free to contact Delbert Adair Jr. at the following address: dtadair@att.net

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