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1940 - 2014
 William Robert Adams, of Milton, WV, born December 22, 1940, in Plymouth, N.C., passed away November 26, 2014 at home. He was the son of the late Harry A. Adams of Nettie, WV and the late Elvyn Serena Adams of Richwood, WV. He was preceded in death by his daughter Jennifer Bernice Adams; 2 brothers, Ernie Adams of Baltimore, Md and John V. Adams, of Zionsville, Pa; and one sister, Harriet Adams Swearingen of Richwood, WV. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Frances Meckes Adams; a son, Will Adams of Huntington; and a daughter, Mary Adams of Milton; and a granddaughter, Thailei Paige Bruton, of Milton; two sisters, Margaret Adams Kelly (Bill), of Barboursville, WV and Mary Teet Adams Dotson, (Bob) of Richwood, WV; one brother Jim Adams of Richwood, WV; and loyal friend and former student Tom Dalton; and several cousins, nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. Bill graduated with the Richwood High School Class of 1958. He played football, baseball and was on the wrestling team. In 2008, he was inducted into the Richwood High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He graduated from Glenville State College in 1965. While there, he played on the 1958 undefeated football team. He graduated with his Masters Degree from Marshall University in Education Administration. Bill taught and coached at Hannan High School and Milton High School. While at Milton High School, he coached the 1987 State Championship Softball Team. He was later named State Softball Coach of the year in 1987. Also he was Assistant Principle and Athletic Director at MHS and later became Assistant Principle at Cabell Midland High School. He retired from there in 1996. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, December 1, 2014, at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton, by Pastor Mike Phillips. Entombment will be in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 20 condolences.
Gene Jones
Thursday December 11, 2014 at
8:34 PM
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My heart was filled with sadness when I opened the paper tonight to see my old friend Bill had passed away. I lived beside Bill at 6 Ellen St. & we grew up playing football, basketball and baseball in the old football field. We used to climb over the fence and play all day. Bill, J.P Thomson, Iggy Mac Cumbers and others. I know I will see Him again when the redeemed in Christ shall gather on the other side. My heart goes out to you and you are in our prayers.
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Rhonda Layne
Wednesday December 3, 2014 at
4:18 PM
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I am so sorry for your loss. I was in Mr. Adams homeroom and he was always so nice. You are in my prayers.
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Lisa (Simon) Ruley
Wednesday December 3, 2014 at
1:22 PM
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Frances, Will, Mary and the rest of your family. I am sorry for your loss. Mr. Adams was a great teacher and coach. He will be missed. RIP Mr. Adams
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Betty McCroskey Baird
Tuesday December 2, 2014 at
5:07 PM
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I graduated a year after Bill did. I have a lot of fond memories of him. We did catch up at the reunions. So sorry for your loss. He'll be missed. Memories keep us going.
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Larry (Perry) Morrison
Saturday November 29, 2014 at
7:03 PM
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Although I have not been in touch with Bill for many years, I considered him a good friend.
My condolences & prayers to his family.
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Don and Charlotte Sullivan Cooper
Saturday November 29, 2014 at
6:30 PM
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Frances Ann, we are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for you and your family.
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Millie Hammonds Stinnett
Saturday November 29, 2014 at
5:24 PM
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I attended Richwood High School with Bill. A fine young man and as an adult he had such a positive influence on so many young people. He never forgot us here in Richwood and came home when his schedule allowed. He never changed over the years, always a gentleman. Thoughts & prayers for the family.
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Joe Kessler
Saturday November 29, 2014 at
4:07 PM
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Bill was a couple of years ahead of me in the Richwood School system but I do remember him well.
Francis, so sorry for your loss; you and your family will be in my prayers
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Candy (Lambert) Johnson
Saturday November 29, 2014 at
7:59 AM
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Many prayers and love to you all and really hated to hear this. My heart goes out to your family in this difficult time. I'm so so sorry
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Terri Wolowinski
Saturday November 29, 2014 at
5:04 AM
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Mr. Adams was the best teacher, principal, friend and mentor that I had in my whole school career. I will never forget him. He was loved. Sending prayers to his family.
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Robert Darlington
Friday November 28, 2014 at
1:20 PM
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Dear Adams Family, Mr.Adams was my favorite Teacher of all time. He did not judge me. He was honest and caring and he shaped the lives of many of his students including myself. He will be missed and there will never be another like him. My condolences.
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Bill & Martha Deel
Friday November 28, 2014 at
12:26 PM
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Sorry to learn of Bill's death. We appreciated his friendly personality and great sense of humor. He was a good representative of Glenville State where we first got to know him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss and grief.
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Ronnie and Karen Ratliff
Friday November 28, 2014 at
12:16 PM
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We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Adams was an amazing man. God Bless!!
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Kristi Sweet
Friday November 28, 2014 at
11:39 AM
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SO Very sorry for your loss. Mr. Bill as I called him was a great man ,it was my pleasure to get to know him and call him a friend . Frances ,Mary ,Will and Thai along with the rest of the family our in my thoughts and Prayers
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Veronica Alford
Friday November 28, 2014 at
10:55 AM
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I had Mr. Adams for a teacher at Milton High School in 1974 and 1975. His Personality was genuine and he was a wonderful person. Family will be in my Thoughts.
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Jim and Marilyn Marsh
Friday November 28, 2014 at
10:08 AM
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Bill was a great friend of mine since grade school. He was my center at Richwood High School when I was quarterback. We also played football together at Glenville. Last time we got to visit was at the 1958 50year celebration at Glenville State College. Will drove him there. We had lots of great times through the years. He was a good athlete and friend and I know how much his family will miss him. So sorry for your loss. Jim and Marilyn Marsh
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Nancy Jamieson
Friday November 28, 2014 at
1:33 AM
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so sorry to hear bill and i went to school together we both lived on south side may he rest in peace prayers to the family
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Rose Wooten (jackson) Stilwell
just1rose2@aol.com
Thursday November 27, 2014 at
6:52 PM
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Sending my Prayers to the Family Bill was such a good Sport and Teacher when i went to Milton High School graduated in 1972 my thoughts are with the family
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Joanna Isaac
Thursday November 27, 2014 at
2:36 PM
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To Bill's Family, please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of Bill. He will be missed and hope you find solace in being with him for many years. We were classmates at RHS. Joanna Lamp Isaac
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Katie Sue (FRAZER) Hardin
Thursday November 27, 2014 at
1:10 PM
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Bill was a GREAT GUY with Personality galore!!! I remember him as a GREAT ATHLETE at Richwood High School and Glenville State College. He and Frances Ann (MY 1st Cousin) had numerous years of marriage. I attended their 40th Wedding Anniversary in Milton enjoying Bill and Frances' laughter and enjoyment. He shall be missed dearly by Frances, Will, Mary and Thailei and Bill's relatives plus our Frazer side of the Family. REST IN PEACE, BILL!!!!!!!!! You "fought a good fight".......GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY......................Katie
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