authorized the investigation into Feazell as retribution for questioning the Texas Rangers, who were under Adams' authority. Following a raid of Feazell's home and office, he was charged with bribery, but eventually acquitted at trial. Personal life Adams was married to Ione LaRae Winistorfer from September 1955 to his death on April 25, 2020, aged 93. Flags on Texas state and federal government buildings were lowered to half-staff to commemorate Adams. References 1926 births Baylor Law School alumni Deputy Directors of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Directors of the Federal Bureau of Investigation 2020 deaths Democratic Party members of the Texas House of Representatives Military personnel from Texas People from Corsicana, Texas Politicians from San Antonio Texas lawyers Recipients of the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal 20th-century American politicians 20th-century American lawyers Japanese–English translators American translators United States Army personnel of World War II