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This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Warren Pratt
July 28, 2023
RIP
JANICE VAKY
January 28, 2010
DEAR MARIAN, KIM, EDDIE, TYLER, JENNIFER AND FAMILY.
I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I WAS THINKING OF ALL OF YOU AND OF COURSE BILLY. IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT IT HAS BEEN A YEAR ALREADY. I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL THAT I WAS ABLE TO VISIT BILLY IN THE HOSPITAL AND LET HIM KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVED HIM. ALSO TO LET HIM KNOW HOW MUCH I RESPECTED AND ADMIRED THE WAY HE FULFILLED HIS ROLE AS FATHER. THE VIDEO MADE BY TYLER SO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THAT AS WELL AS MANY OTHER WONDERFUL QUALITIES. QUALITIES TESTIFIED TO BY HIS FRIENDS, EMPLOYER AND FAMILY INCLUDING ME, HIS LOVING AUNT. HE WOULD BE SO PROUD OF THE TRIBUTE TYLER CREATED AND IF POSSIBLE EVEN MORE PROUD OF HIS CHILDREN. WILLIAM THEODORE ADAMS WILL CONTINUE TO BE LOVED AND MISSED. LOVE TO YOU ALL INCLUDING CINDERELLA, JANICE
ANDREA TATE
February 16, 2009
DEAR MARIAN, KIM, EDDIE, TYLER AND JENNIFER,
MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU. I LOVED BILLY DEARLY . HE WAS A KIND AND GENTLE MAN AND WAS ALWAYS THOUGHTFUL AND GIVING. HE WAS A GOOD SON AND FRIEND AND A LOVING FATHER TO HIS TWO BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN.
BILLY, AS ARE KIM AN EDDIE OUR FAMILY, OUR BROTHERS AND SISTER. WE SPENT OUR YOUTH TOGETHER AND HAVE SO MANY CHERISHED MEMORIES. BUT THE ONE THING THAT STANDS OUT THE MOST FOR ME IS WHEN BILLY BECAME A DAD FOR THE FIRST TIME AND WITNESSING HE SHEER JOY AND PRIDE HE EXHIBITED WITH HIS DARLING TYLER AND THEN BEAMED THE SAME JOY WHEN BEAUTIFUL LITTLE JENNIFER WAS BORN.
BILLY WAS HUMBLE AND GENEROUS. HE WAS DEVOTED TO THOSE HE LOVED AND NEVER ASKED FOR ANYTHING IN RETURN. ALBERT EINSTEIN SAID "ONLY A LIFE LIVED FOR OTHERS IS WORTH LIVING." I BELIEVE THAT THE WAY BILLY LIVED WAS THE PERSONIFICATION OF THAT THEORY.
SO TO YOU, OUR 'LITTLE' BILLY- SWEET DREAMS-PERHAPS WE'LL BE FORTUNATE TO WALK WITH YOU AGAIN ON THE OTHER SIDE-WE'D BE HUMBLED AT THE OPPORTUNITY-
LOVE TO ALL AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
ANDREA BEAGLE TATE AND FAMILY.
William Adams Sr
February 3, 2009
Dad,
Its so hard to believe your gone. I still grab my phone wanting to call you for our morning chat, only to realize that I cannot. I will truly miss you with all of my heart and soul. You were and still are, my hero, my guiding light in a world of haziness and uncertainty. And I know you will forever be with me, continuing to guide me and watch over me. You fought so hard and were so brave through your battle with cancer, but in the end, you came out victoriously. You are with God and Papa, resting comfortably and pain free, smiling down on us. My dad touched the hearts of a lot of people, whether it was his family, friends, co-workers, or customers at work. He had a warm gentle smile, and comforting heart. And even in death my dad never stopped giving. He brought his family together in a way that only he could. We found strength, love, and courage in each other through this journey that we had somehow lost along the way. And my dad gave it back to us all. Thank you so much. I love you so very much. I will deeply miss you, as will we all.
Love, Your Son
William Tyler Adams Sr.
Thank you for everything Nana, Aunt Kim, Uncle Eddie, and my Sister Jennifer.
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joan morris-lane
February 2, 2009
To read this guest book is to know and feel the loss of a loving and selfless man. Billy Adams was that man. To write he was a wonderful childhood neighbor and friend seems trite. If you really knew Billy you know he was all of those things and much more. Billy Adams was a person with long arms to embrace the world with an open mind and loving heart. He loved unconditionally without hesitation. I will truly miss him as I know we all will. I find comfort knowing God has chosen such a fine man to be his angel. I pray we will all be chosen one day.
Love always and fore ever;
Joanie Morris Lane
Scott Strimple
February 2, 2009
I am sorry for your loss... Billy was always very happy and personable ... more so than you would expect. He brought a level of comfort to and personalization to an otherwise "black and white" process of picking up boxes for our company. We all here at Altair Productions will miss his smile and his "Ok now.. you have a good day". Our prayers are with you all.
Scott & Stephanie Strimple
Martin Montgomery
Altair Productions
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Mark Rowley
February 2, 2009
Marian,
I was saddened to read the news about your son Bill. May his soul rest in peace.
I think of you and Billy often and old WTVR days. My family will keep you and your family in our hearts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for either you or your family. May God bless you all. Please be comforted knowing that your son Bill is in good hands with the Lord and that he and his dad are now united.+
Dale Robinson
February 2, 2009
Billy,
I will miss you saying "hey there is the
hardest working man in show business"
Thank you for the memory. God Bless You
Ricky Lapkin
February 2, 2009
The entire staff at Memories Videography will miss him. He was always there when we need him. He was willing to help out with a smile and something funny. A bright star that will be missed.
Mandie Fouts
February 2, 2009
I am so blessed to have known Billy. He was my favorite part of my trips to Virginia. He always had a smile and a laugh for me. I loved his impressions of Miss Cleo. He was so sweet and went out of his way for everyone. One night doing inventory, we were finished counting, and I had a few things to finish. Billy didn't have to wait, but he refused to go home. He waited to walk me safely to my car. He was such a gentleman. I have so many great memories of him and I take comfort in the fact that I knew him. He has been great part of my life, and was much more than just my co-worker. He was a friend, and an outstanding man.
Dawn Norrod
February 2, 2009
Billy, We will miss you so much at Tape Central. Your smile always warmed our hearts with joy! I know God will enjoy having you in his presence. Thank you for being such a joy to be around.
We love you!
Dawn & Jason Norrod
Love, Cousin Leslie-Ann
February 1, 2009
Dear Billy,
I will always remember your gentle heart, soft laugh, and humble, quiet way. Though I/we will miss you, it's comforting to know that you're away from your pain and troubles and in God's amazing embrace and care.
John Yarrow
February 1, 2009
Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
I take heart that Billy is in a place I long to go to some day. I rejoice that his soul is in a better place.
Love, John
Ruth Streeter
February 1, 2009
Billy
You will always be in my heart and memory. Sleep well.
Love you, "Auntie" Ruthie
Kim A. Clemons
February 1, 2009
You fought a hard battle; we are so proud of you. I love you "B".
Your loving sister, Kimmie.
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