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Robert ADAMS Obituary
He was born in Elizabeth City County, now the City of Hampton, on Aug. 18, 1924. He was a 1942 graduate of Hampton High School, and retired from the Newport News Shipyard in 1991. He worked in the Atomic Power Division for 42 years, and two years in Idaho for the shipyard with the Eastern Idaho Construction Company. He was a World War II Army Veteran, a combat infantry soldier who was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Army Occupation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Eastern Theater Ribbon, Combat Infantry Badge, and World War II Victory Ribbon. He was a member of the Floyd Winfield Williams Memorial American Legion Post 245.
He was the son of Frank B. and Mary Adams and was preceded in death by two sisters and seven brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Search Adams; a daughter, Capt. Laura Leigh Venable, U.S. Navy, of Woodlawn, Va.; a daughter, Lisa Lynn Adams and her husband, Richard Vohlers of Cary, N.C.; a son, Berkley Brandt Adams and his wife, Cecilia of Succasunna, N.J.; five grandchildren, Elizabeth Venable and her husband, Greg of Woodlawn, Va., Alexander Adams of Succasunna, N.J., and Jeffrey, Bradley and Bethany Vohlers of Cary, N.C.; a brother, Conway Adams of Richmond, Va.; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Robert Adams' name to the Laurel Rescue Squad, 1542 Rescue Road, Austinville, VA 24312. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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for Robert ADAMS
Angie Ponzo Brown
July 12, 2023
Reading this very belatedly, but Mr. Adams was quite a great man. I spent time in the Adams family as Laura Leigh was a good friend.
I am grateful for his example of a very kind and accomplished devoted family man who lived his faith deeply and humbly. Love to all he left behind.
Sharon Plichta
April 27, 2010
The veterans at American Legion Post 245 in Galax, VA will surely miss our comrade, Bob Adams. He will be forever memorialized at the Blue Ridge Veterans Memorial of which he was so supportive. God rest his soul.
Frank and Sharon Plichta
April 22, 2010
Dot and family...Robert and I send our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved husband, father, and grandfather. We hope you all will find comfort and peace in the coming days through your loving memories of Bob.
Robert and Sarah Brown
norma williams
April 19, 2010
To The Adams Family,
I am sorry to hear about your loss.
God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, in order that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.
Joe Capparelli
April 19, 2010
Dot, Laura Leigh, Lisa, Brandt, and Celie, we were saddened to hear of Bob's accident and his passing. I know that words do very little at a time like this, but try to concentrate on the good things and the joy he brought into your lives. Marion and I have been and will keep remembering him in our prayers. God Bless you all in this time of your grief. Marion and Joe Capparelli
April 19, 2010
Mrs. Adams,
We were terribly saddened to read of Mr. Adams passing. Our family sends our deepest sympathies to you and your Children.
Vincent and Cheryl Filippone, David and Kari Filippone, and Tina and Rob Dennis, also, Hilda Eckler.
April 18, 2010
Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a great veteran of WWII and a former member of Warwick Post 255 in Newport News. Commander Post 255, Jim Burden
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