Howard F. Adams
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Howard F. Adams, 86, of Bainbridge, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021.
He was born March 22, 1935 in Columbus, the son of the late Franklin and Katherine (Glaze) Adams.
Everyone loved Howard’s wit and sense of humor. He could tell some of the funniest stories and jokes; you never got tired of hearing them. Howard was a retired carpenter and member of the Local 200. He was part of the support staff at Smith-Moore-Ebright Funeral Home for many years. Howard was also an avid outdoorsman until he was no longer able.
On Dec. 31, 2005, he was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Mildred Jeanette (Walley) Adams. In addition to his parents and wife, Howard was predeceased by a son, Doug Knisley; and three sisters, Marcie, Elaine and Sharon.
Howard is survived by five children, Dawn (Jeff) White, Ronda Bowles, William “Chip” (Karen) Knisley, Michelle (Jason) Ayres and Tara Adams; daughter-in-law, Cinda Knisley; 10 grandchildren, Jason, Ashley, Lindsey, Jered, Elizabeth, Blake, Megan, Holly, Justin and Makayla; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; and six brothers, Arnie, Don, Wayne, Gary, Darrell (Anzio) and Farrell Adams.
Howard was a member of the Chapel of Hope in Greenfield where the services will be held Monday, July 5, 2021 at 5 p.m. with the Rev. Randy Abbott, Ron Sexton and Jeff Satterfield officiating. Cremation will follow, and the burial of the cremains will take place in the South Salem Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until the time of the service Monday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154.
The Smith-Moore Funeral Home of Bainbridge is serving the family. Those wishing to sign Howard’s online register may do so at www.ebrightfuneralhome.com.
He was born March 22, 1935 in Columbus, the son of the late Franklin and Katherine (Glaze) Adams.
Everyone loved Howard’s wit and sense of humor. He could tell some of the funniest stories and jokes; you never got tired of hearing them. Howard was a retired carpenter and member of the Local 200. He was part of the support staff at Smith-Moore-Ebright Funeral Home for many years. Howard was also an avid outdoorsman until he was no longer able.
On Dec. 31, 2005, he was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Mildred Jeanette (Walley) Adams. In addition to his parents and wife, Howard was predeceased by a son, Doug Knisley; and three sisters, Marcie, Elaine and Sharon.
Howard is survived by five children, Dawn (Jeff) White, Ronda Bowles, William “Chip” (Karen) Knisley, Michelle (Jason) Ayres and Tara Adams; daughter-in-law, Cinda Knisley; 10 grandchildren, Jason, Ashley, Lindsey, Jered, Elizabeth, Blake, Megan, Holly, Justin and Makayla; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; and six brothers, Arnie, Don, Wayne, Gary, Darrell (Anzio) and Farrell Adams.
Howard was a member of the Chapel of Hope in Greenfield where the services will be held Monday, July 5, 2021 at 5 p.m. with the Rev. Randy Abbott, Ron Sexton and Jeff Satterfield officiating. Cremation will follow, and the burial of the cremains will take place in the South Salem Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until the time of the service Monday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Hospice of Hope, 215 Hughes Blvd., Mt. Orab, Ohio 45154.
The Smith-Moore Funeral Home of Bainbridge is serving the family. Those wishing to sign Howard’s online register may do so at www.ebrightfuneralhome.com.