AUSTIN - William Lee Adair, age 54, of Dripping Springs passed away suddenly on July 31, 2004.

Bill was a graduate of the University of Texas and a gifted engineer. He was Managing Principal and Director of Engineering at O'Connell Robertson & Associates, Inc. where he worked since 1981.

As a dedicated member of the local engineering community, Bill was involved in several professional associations, including the local chapter of the American Society for Heating Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers of which he was a Past President, and the Texas Association of Healthcare Facility Managers. Throughout his career, he was involved in the design of numerous educational and healthcare facilities throughout Texas. His recent notable projects include Texas A&M University Kyle Stadium Improvements in College Station, University of Texas Erwin Special Events Center Renovation in Austin, Metroplex Health System in Killeen, Georgetown Hospital, and multiple projects at Seton Health Network, UT Austin and for the Austin and Round Rock Independent School Districts.

Bill was an active member of Church of the Springs in Dripping Springs. He founded Comfort Givers, a ministry that provided air conditioning for the ill and elderly in the Austin area. He was also the chairman of the Wild Game Dinner Committee at First United Methodist Church of Dripping Springs for eleven years. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved fishing in Port Aransas and hunting anywhere! He enjoyed nature from skiing in the mountains to diving into the sea. Bill was a trusted colleague and faithful friend.

Bill is survived by his wife of 25 years, Cheryll.

Contributions may be made to the Bill Adair Memorial Fund, Church of the Springs, P.O. Box 1694, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620.

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