Don Adams

Don M. Adams, 90, of Jackson Center, Ohio, passed away Tuesday morning, September 3, 2013 at his home.

He was born in Pemberton, Ohio November 10, 1922, to the late Clyde W. and Ada B. (Johnston) Adams. He was also preceded in death by a son, Randy Adams in 1977; an infant son, Keith Adams; and a sister, Mary Jo Pulfer.

Don is survived by his wife, Katherine J. (Baker) Adams, whom he married November 17, 1946 at the St. Jacobs Lutheran Church in Anna, Ohio. He is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Dave Reed of Sidney, Ohio; two grandchildren, Lisa (Paul) Kindle of Sidney and Jamie (Tess) Reed of Scottsdale, Arizona; four great-grandchildren, Nick and Alina Kindle, and Gavin and Jack Reed; siblings, Phyllis Piper of Sidney, Dick (Barb) Adams of Sidney, and Bob (Shirley) Adams of St. Louis, Missouri, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Don was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corp and served his country during World War II. Following the war, Don went to work as a woodworker and cabinet maker. He used these skills to start his own business customizing concession trailers. In his spare time, Don enjoyed gardening, woodworking, riding his bike and spending time with his beloved dog Mandy. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, September 5, 2013, at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in Jackson Center from 5 to 7 P.M. Pastor Kent Hollis will officiate the funeral service at 10 A.M. Friday, September 6, 2013, at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Glen Cemetery in Port Jefferson, Ohio.