Donald Adams

Obituary of Donald Adams Donald M. Adams, 88, passed away on Friday July 20, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at Cornerstone Hospice The Villages, FL. He was born February 19, 1924 in Marion, OH to Leslie and Vergie Adams. Donald served in World War II in the Merchant Marines transporting supplies to 14 foreign countries from 1942-1945. After returning from the war, he worked in his father's 'The Leslie E. Adam's Lumber Company', and later took over the farming operation in La Rue and Marion, OH. With a gift for skilled carpentry, he was the owner of Adams Cabinet Shop building homes and custom cabinets in the Marion area. He was a member of the La Rue Masonic Lodge for over 50 years and past Worthy Patron for Order of the Eastern Star. In 1972, Donald and Betty developed and later sold the Blue Willow Mobile Home Park, east of Marion on Marion Williamsport Road. In 1997, they relocated and enjoyed retirement in The Villages, FL. Donald and Betty were members of Calvary United Methodist Church in Marion and The Church on the Square in The Villages, FL. Mr. Adams is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Betty; son Larry (Carol) Adams, Dublin, OH; daughter Rebecca (Larry) France, Denver, CO; grandchildren: Steven (Kristi) Adams, Wisconsin; Stephanie (Dan) Ward, Marion, OH; Brian (Melissa) France; Cory (Jessica) France, Denver, CO and 13 great-grandchildren; sisters: Loretta Murphy and Janet Kramp both of Marion, OH and Martha (Dean) Dillery, Albion, MI. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, brother Frederick Adams and sister Reva. A memorial service will be held at Stofcheck Funeral Home in La Rue, OH on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Cornerstone Hospice of The Villages, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162. Services A memorial service will be held at Stofcheck Funeral Home in La Rue, OH on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 1:00 PM. Memorial Donations In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Cornerstone Hospice of The Villages, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162.

Donald Adams

February 19, 1924 - July 20, 2012