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Adam Rector Obituary

RECTOR Adam J. Rector, 22, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Adam was an avid motorcycle rider, loved water-sports, BMX stunt riding, the X Games, hanging out with friends and he had a profound love for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Dale R. Slaus; and cousin Christopher L. Rector. Adam is survived by his loving mother, Nancy Slaus Chen; sister, Ashlie E. Slaus; grandmother, Catherine R. Slaus; aunt and uncles, Cathy (Steve) Albrecht, and Dale A. Slaus; cousins, Alex D. and Angela A. Albrecht; the love of his life, Emilea R. Swick; paternal grandparents, Marge and Robert Rector; paternal aunts and uncles, Debbie Rector, Tracey (Daniel) Parks, and Robert Rector, Jr.; cousins, Shyla A. Fouts, Brittney A. Luccio, Paige C. Cantu and James W. Saint. Adam is loved by many extended family members and many, many friends. Adam chose to be an organ donor through Lifeline of Ohio and his gifts will help many families in and around Ohio. Family will receive friends 4-6 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2012 at COTNER FUNERAL HOME, 7369 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, where the funeral will be held at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Adam's memory to the Adam Rector memorial fund at www.wepay.com/donations/adam-rector-memorial-fund or at any Chase Bank location. Messages may be sent to his family by visiting www.cotnerfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 30 to May 31, 2012.

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David Founds

June 11, 2012

I lost my son in 2006..It was very difficult the first couple of weeks..But I know I'll be reunited with him soon..Knowing that he's with,Jesus makes it so much better..He is in the greatest care in the universe..It takes the edge off..May,God bless you'll,now and forever.

David Founds

June 5, 2012

May,Jesus comfort you in this difficult time..Know that he's in the,Lord's company and not in the company of evil.You'll will be reunited for eternity in heaven so don't fret..He will be missed,but for only a very short time..God bless you.

Nita Ward

June 2, 2012

Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers daily. I do know this kind of pain...much love..

Annie (Coy) Edwards

May 31, 2012

Nancy, I am so sorry about the loss of your son. I can not even pretend to know the deep grief you are going through at this time. Just know that I am here if you need anything and you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers and I send with this much love!

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