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JOHN ROSS ADAMS John Ross Adams, 80, of Delray Beach passed away on August 16, 2010. Mr. Adams was an attorney in Delray Beach since 1958. He was a graduate of the Delray Beach High School, Vanderbilt University and the University of Florida Law School. John served two years in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was very active in many civil organizations in Delray Beach including the Library, Kiwanis and the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Adams served as a Municipal Judge for one year and City Attorney of Delray Beach for five years. Mr. Adams was originally a member of Gringle & Spinner Law Firm prior to joining Neil MacMillan and Harry Newett in partnership where he remained a partner for 24 years in the firm Macmillan, Newett, Adams, Strawn, Stanley & Botos. He became a sole proprietor in 1983 and continued his practice until his death. He was active in several churches in the area and was a member of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church at his death. John is survived by his wife, Marian A. Adams; two sons, John Ross "Jack" Adams, and his wife, Dianne of Boynton Beach, David L. Adams of Atlanta, GA; his daughter, Nancy Lynn Adams; grandson, Justin Adams; sister, Neville Aubrey; niece, Susan Gibson; nephews, Jay Gezelschap and Charles Gezelschap; cousin, Chloe Darrah; step-children, Melanie Tomlinson, Allison Hedges, Kim Morrow, Leigh Birdsong, David Mosley, as well as many dedicated friends and clients. Friends may call on Thursday, August 19, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the LORNE & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 745 NE 6th Ave., Delray Beach. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 20, 2010, 10:30 AM at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 840 George Bush Blvd., Delray Beach. Interment services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries

Published by The Palm Beach Post from Aug. 18 to Aug. 25, 2010.
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Marian, I Just read of the passing of your beloved John. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. PLEASE CALL ME, 404-593-5448. I'm still in Atlanta. You, Sally, Ildeko, and myself worked together years ago. Please call soon.

May God Bless you...Cynthia Rousseau

Cynthia Rousseau

February 11, 2011

Marian, I just learned of John's passing and I'm so sorry to her of your loss.

My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

Marian, PLEASE CONTACT ME - 404-593-5448...I'm still in Atlanta and you and I and Sally and Ildeko worked together some time ago.

God Bless, Cynthia Rousseau

February 11, 2011

John and my mother share a grand-mother and I knew John through family reunions in Albany, GA. He was a very kind man and my thoughts and prayers are for his family.

Webster Owen

September 25, 2010

I was very sad to learn of John's death. John always showed me the greatest kindness when I worked for him in the 1900's with Sherry and Margaret, treating me as one of the family from day one.

My thoughts and sympathy go out to his family and many friends.

With great sadness, Ingrid McLean

August 30, 2010

John Adams reputation as a kind gentleman and knowledgeable attorney preceded my actual meeting with him in the 1990's. He was a young attorney with Mr. Newett when he first represented my grandmother in the 1950's when she purchased a lot on Seagate Drive and built her "retirement" home there. She adored John and he was her attorney for forty years. I will miss him! Patricia Porter Kryder, granddaughter of Alice Terrice Lee (Milner).

August 25, 2010

john was a man for all seasons.we always talked gator football.never met anyone who did not like john. he surely left his mark here. jim ringdahl---williston, fla.

August 23, 2010

I worked for John back in the early 90's and will miss him dearly. My family and I offer our deepest condolences for his entire family and just know what a difference he made in all of our lives. I cannot say enough good things about him. He was always there for everyone including myself over the years and I look back with such found memories that I have working with he, Sherry and Margaret. Thanks for everything that you did for me John. God Bless you and your entire family....Sincerely....Fred Licata....(Stuart, FL)

Fred Licata

August 23, 2010

So sorry to learn of John's passing.He was such a special person and friend,who will be sorely missed. Our heartfelt sympathies go to Marian and family,and also to Sherry.You all will be in our prayers. Bob and Moreva Griek

August 22, 2010

With heavy hearts, we extend our deepest Sympathy to you Marian and to John's Family. We send our thoughts and prayes to you at this difficult time. God's Blessings.

Ildiko and Ron Flynn
Sarasota, Florida

August 21, 2010

I met John at the University of Florida in Gainesville in the late 50's when I was an undergraduate. He was attending law school at the time and, as he was a fraternity brother from Vanderbilt, he would show up at the fraternity house from time to time. We met on many ocassions, enjoyed refreshments, and became good friends. Upon graduation in June 1958, I returned to my home state of Virginia when Charlie Gwynn fetched me and pointed me to Delray Beach where John and I met again. He was a great tennis partner as Dick Van den Bosch will attest. John also played on our slow pitch team and many of his former team mates are still around.

At the time I was at the University, I did not know that John and other Delray Beach fraternity brothers had grown up with my future wife, Nyoma Nitschke, whom I had yet to meet. Small world! John became the family attorney of Nyoma's parents, Eddie and Meta Nitschke. I would be remiss if I did not mention how appreciative the Nitschke's were for John's counsel and friendship. John was a welcome visitor at the nursery many times.

John was a kind soul and a true gentleman. In the intervening years since we left the area in 1965, Nyoma and I have returned to Delray Beach many times. We always made it a point to see John and enjoyed our visits. Nyoma and I were able to stop by his office in March to say hello and that was the last time we saw him. We will always remember him with great respect and fondness. His passing is a great loss to us. Our condolences to his family.

Don and Nyoma Payne
Federal Way, WA

August 20, 2010

We considered John an old friend and will
miss him greatly! Our condolences to his
whole family.

Phyl & Don Elliott

August 19, 2010

With sadness we extend to the family of John Ross Adams our deepest sympathy. Memories come flooding back to a first meeting of the "cousins" with Aunt Georgia Stubbs in Albany, Georgia. John, Neville, Art, Buzzy and me in the late 80's. Then we had a few more reunions and one time with just John and Neville. John had an easy way about him that just fit right in, including coloring with crayons or playing ball with my young son, Jefferson.
I knew when meeting him and being in his presence that he had become a good man that others depended upon. I think of our mutual ancestry and know that he is home with them and they are as proud of his accomplishments as we are.

Charles Adams

August 19, 2010

Long time memories of shared ups and downs. Pleasant thoughts for Sheri and the Adams children.
Dr. Charles Eschenburg, Hobe Sound

August 19, 2010

John was a proud man who always made time for everyone. He was a true credit to his profession and I will miss his insight and friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time, God Bless.

Robert & Carol Musco

August 19, 2010

John was a fine man, a true southern gentleman. I had not seen him for a number of years but always hoped I would. He was an old temnnis pal. My condolences to his family.

Dick Van den Bosch

August 19, 2010

So many great memories of such a lovely man, who was a wonderful friend and neighbor. Our love and prayers are with his family.

Liz Steele Forman

August 19, 2010

John was a very special person that I have known all my life. He will be missed.

Patricia Gerretson

August 18, 2010

There are few people whom you need only to meet once, to leave a lasting impression. John Adams was one of those people. A man who loved is family and would do anything for them. It was our pleasure to have met you. May your soul enjoy eternal peace in the house of Our Lord.

Tom & Christie Mysinger

August 18, 2010

Sheri,
I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. As you well know, through the years John was so kind and always willing to help and offer advice on just a moments notice. I will miss John's gentle, caring and soft-spoken ways. I will be sure to think of John each time I look at my Tripp Harrison artwork as I always admired the prints in your office. May God bless John.

Linda Sierra

August 18, 2010

This man was a huge part of our family and I wanted to share this picture of him and my mom.

Jodie Lunsford

August 18, 2010

Jodie Lunsford

August 18, 2010

I was so sad to learn of John’s death. John hired me at MacMillan’s; he was a patient teacher and was always so kind and helpful. I think when I remember John I will always think of his as a gentlemen. You can always judge someone by their friends and John had the truest of friends. Many will miss him. Rest in peace.

Linda Oxford

August 18, 2010

Nancy,

I am so sorry for your loss. While I never met your dad, I felt like I knew him because you always spoke so highly of him. You and your family are in my prayers. - Marilyn

August 18, 2010

On Behalf of the entire James T. and Barbara D. Smith family, we send our thoughts and prayers to you at this most difficult time. John was a long time family friend and classmate of our father. He also was our family attorney ,handling a variety of transactions over the years. His kind, Southern manner will truly be missed.
With heavy hearts,
Jennifer, Paul, Lisa and David Smith

Jennifer Dunnington

August 18, 2010

On behalf of the entire James T. and Barbara D. Smith family, we send our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. John was a good friend and classmate of our fathers as well as long time family attorney to the family. His quiet southern manner will truly be missed. We trust he is at peace now.
With heavy hearts,
Jennifer, Paul, Lisa and David Smith

August 18, 2010

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