John A. Adams, age 85, of Bridgeton died
Friday, November 12, 2004 at South Jersey Regional Medical Center where he
had been a patient for three weeks.
Born in Clermont, Georgia, the son of the
late Alfred and Grace McAfee Adams he was the husband of the late Jennie
Rosypal Adams. He had been a Bridgeton resident for 7 years and prior to
that had resided in Florida.
Mr. Adams was a veteran of World War Two
having served with the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater. He was an
honorary life member of the Belleview, Florida American Legion Post 284 with
53 years of membership. He was also a member of First Wesleyan Church in
Upper Deerfield Township and was an avid fisherman and gardener.
Surviving are a daughter, Florence
Virginia Adams of New York City; four stepchildren, Dianne P. Wayne of
Alloway Township, Fredrick A. Perry of Upper Deerfield Township, Everett F.
Perry of Stow Creek Township and Wayne C. Perry of Fairfield Township, 11
grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and a loving friend, Ruth Comly of
Fairfield Township. He was predeceased by his first wife, Catherine DeFalco
Adams.
The Rev. Dwight Mikesell conducted
private funeral services at First Wesleyan Church.
Burial was made at Overlook Cemetery in
Bridgeton.
Written condolences may be sent to the
family at www.padgettfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions in Mr. Adam’s
memory may be made to First Wesleyan Church, 200 West Laurel Heights Drive,
Bridgeton, NJ 08302.
Arrangements were under the direction of
the PADGETT FUNERAL HOME, Upper Deerfield Township.
