Richard “Dick” Adams, 90, of Tunnelton, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.
He was born May 5, 1930, in Aliquippa, Pa., a son of the late Mamie (Shannon) Adams Haddix.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He served four years in the U.S. Navy and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 826 in Kingwood. He retired after working for the local Carpenter’s Union #604 and had been a fireman and engineer for the B&O Railroad out of Cumberland, Md. Dick enjoyed working newspaper crossword puzzles, playing with his beagle, Lexi, and was a Pittsburgh Steeler and West Virginia football fan.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Julene Sigley Adams; three sons, Scott and Kirk Adams, both of Ravenna, Ohio, and Derek Adams, of Streetsboro, Ohio; four daughters, Tammy Adams, Rhonda Holmes and Kelli Thompson, all of Ravenna, Ohio, and Cindy Eagle, of Tunnelton; seven grandchildren, Ronnie Holmes, Larry Holmes, Dylan Eagle, Mason Eagle, Haley Eagle, Devin Adams and Brittany Adams; and several great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Ashleigh Adams, and two sisters, Dortha Nickerson and Ruby Sharp.
Friends may call at the Browning Funeral Home in Kingwood from 2-7 p.m., the funeral hour, Friday, Aug. 7 with Pastor Randy Cobun officiating. Masks and social distancing are requested.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made, in Dick’s memory to Heat for Preston, 203 Tunnelton St., Kingwood, WV 26537.
Browning Funeral Home is assisting the family with a cremation service.
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